‘Bunker’ Starring Penélope Cruz & Javier Bardem Earns 16-Minute Venice Ovation, Longest Of Festival So Far
French filmmaker Florian Zeller has returned with a new feature, Bunker, starring Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem, which earned a 16-minute ovation this evening after its debut screening at the Venice Film Festival. There was a very enthusiastic response to the movie in the room, with Cruz and Bardem sharing hugs during the applause and […]
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- First observed by CurrentWire: Variety · Sep 8, 2026 at 3:49 PM ET
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‘Bunker’ Starring Penélope Cruz & Javier Bardem Earns 16-Minute Venice Ovation, Longest Of Festival So Far(opens original report in a new tab)VarietyTier B
Penélope Cruz Sobs and Kisses Javier Bardem as ‘Bunker’ Dazzles Venice With Record 15.5-Minute Ovation(opens original report in a new tab)Penelope Cruz broke out into uncontrollable sobs as she kissed her husband and co-star Javier Bardem during the incredibly long 15.5-minute standing ovation at the premiere of “Bunker” at the Venice Film Festival… — Variety
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