Luc Besson's 'Dogman': A Rollercoaster of Emotions and Controversy at Venice Film Festival

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Luc Besson's 'Dogman': A Rollercoaster of Emotions and Controversy at Venice Film Festival
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Luc Besson's film "Dogman" received a nearly six-minute standing ovation at its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival. Besson appeared emotional, wiping away tears during the ovation and expressing gratitude for love and art during a press conference. The film stars Caleb Landry Jones as a tormented young man who finds solace in his dogs, and it has been praised for its genre-bending approach. "Dogman" will have a theatrical release in France and Europe starting in late September and early October.

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