standing ovation
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When “NAZA” premiered at the Venice Film Festival on Sept. 10, the documentary received a 25-minute standing ovation, setting a festival record.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026
Naza premiered last Thursday at the Venice Film Festival, where it received a 25-minute standing ovation, but has not yet been made available to the wider public.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
The film premiered Tuesday at the Venice Film Festival to a lengthy standing ovation and strong reviews.
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
Lozano, who received a standing ovation from the fans when his name was called among the starting 11, remained active and engaged throughout the match in which the Galaxy returned to the winning column.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
When the highlight film showed Crow scoring the two-point conversion, the crowd rose to its feet and gave the former hero a standing ovation.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
