Adrien Brody's latest film, 'The Brutalist', premiered to an overwhelmingly positive reception at the Venice Film Festival, earning a record 12-minute standing ovation. The historical drama, directed by Brady Corbet, captivated audiences in the Main Competition section, leaving the actor visibly emotional as the applause continued.
According to a report by Variety, Brody was "overcome with emotion" as the audience's applause showed no signs of waning after the film's world premiere. The actor, seen wiping away tears, repeatedly tried to shift the spotlight to his director and co-stars, but the crowd's admiration remained firmly on him.