Schrader’s Drama Gets 4.5-Minute Venice Ovation — SkimNews
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- The Basics of Philosophy premiered out of competition at Venice on Friday night.
- The Basics of Philosophy centers on a professor confronting his past sexual abuse.
- Paul Schrader looked visibly moved by the reception to his new film.
- The Venice crowd cheered “Bravi, Bravi!” during the premiere.
- The ovation lasted 4.5 minutes and was characterized as moderate.
- Jack Huston stars in Schrader’s drama and joined the visible reaction to its director.
Why it matters: For Schrader and The Basics of Philosophy, the 4.5-minute ovation provides a concrete measure of the Venice audience’s response to a drama centered on a professor confronting past sexual abuse. The source’s “moderate” characterization tempers the celebratory “Bravi!” reaction, making the reception warm but not unequivocal.
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