Casey Affleck’s directorial drama thriller “Company” premieres at the Venice Film Festival, drawing a standing ovation lasting about four to four and a half minutes. Reports from the Lido say applause continues as Affleck and the cast leave the screening area, and that star Nick Nolte receives an additional, extra-cheering response.
At the film’s press event, Affleck speaks about the work as a response to global turmoil and personal pressures, describing how he was drawing on “raging conflicts in the world” and “things inside myself.” The cast and key participants include Adelaide Clemens, Scoot McNairy, Emily Alyn Lind, actress-producer Caylee Cowan, and Nolte, with attention also given to Ben Mendelsohn’s role as a co-star. Variety and Deadline both highlight the emotional reaction among Affleck and Nolte following the premiere, with other outlets focusing more on the length of the ovation and the reception timing as the film concludes.
