Gus Van Sant’s ‘Dead Man’s Wire’ Gets 13 1/2-Minute Ovation At Venice Film Festival Premiere

Gus Van Sant’s thriller/dark comedy Dead Man’s Wire had its world premiere out of competition Tuesday evening at the Venice Film Festival, where it received a 13 1/2-minute ovation that included chants of “Gus, Gus, Gus” at the Sala Grande. Ahead of the screening, the Good Will Hunting, Elephant and Milk filmmaker received the Campari Passion for Film Award, which was created […]