The 81st Venice Film Festival continues to dazzle with a parade of star-studded premieres and red carpet moments. Pedro Almodóvar’s English-language debut ‘The Room Next Door’, starring Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton, received a record-breaking 17-minute standing ovation. The film, which explores themes of euthanasia and reconnecting friendships, has been met with critical acclaim, with Almodóvar stating at the press conference, ‘There should be the possibility to have euthanasia all over the world’.Lady Gaga made a striking appearance at the festival, debuting her return to platinum blonde hair as she arrived with fiancé Michael Polansky for the premiere of ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’, in which she stars as Harley Quinn opposite Joaquin Phoenix. The couple’s affectionate display and Gaga’s transformation added to the excitement surrounding her appearance.Other notable attendees included Brad Pitt, who made his red carpet debut with girlfriend Ines de Ramon. Pitt, 60, and de Ramon, 31, have been dating since late 2022, with their relationship flourishing as de Ramon moved in with Pitt in Los Angeles earlier this year.The festival also saw appearances from Asia Argento, who presented her latest film ‘Selon Joy’. In a heartwarming moment, Argento took time to greet Pasquale Esposito, a fan with osteogenesis imperfecta, on the red carpet.As the festival continues until September 7, it promises more premieres and star-studded events, cementing its status as one of the most prestigious film festivals in the world.
Key points
- Pedro Almodóvar’s ‘The Room Next Door’ received a 17-minute standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival.
- Lady Gaga arrived at the festival with fiancé Michael Polansky for the premiere of ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’.
- Brad Pitt made his red carpet debut with girlfriend Ines de Ramon.
- Asia Argento presented her latest film ‘Selon Joy’ and had a heartwarming interaction with a fan.
Contradictions👾There are slight discrepancies in the reported length of the standing ovation for ‘The Room Next Door’, with some sources citing 17 minutes and others mentioning 20 minutes.
