At the Venice Film Festival, Angelina Jolie was visibly emotional as her film Maria received an eight-minute standing ovation. The premiere, held at the Sala Grande Theatre on August 29, saw Angelina Jolie overcome with emotion, as captured in several videos circulating online. The actress was seen wiping away tears as the audience’s enthusiastic response filled the theatre.
Angelina Jolie, dressed in a custom-made beige gown with a fur shawl, was comforted by her co-star Pierfrancesco Favino. He was seen supporting her emotionally, and the actress rested her head on his shoulder briefly. Director Pablo Larrain also offered support, helping Angelina Jolie ascend the stairs to acknowledge the audience.
The film Maria explores the life of Greek opera singer Maria Callas, with Angelina Jolie portraying the iconic figure. It focuses on the final week of Callas’s life in Paris in 1977. Maria will be available for streaming on Netflix, though the release date has not yet been announced.
Fans took to social media to praise Angelina Jolie, with one user expressing admiration by stating, “If there’s one celebrity I stan, it will always be Angelina Jolie.”
