Gus Van Sant’s ‘Dead Man’s Wire’ Gets 13 1/2-Minute Ovation At Venice Film Festival Premiere

Gus Van Sant’s thriller/dark comedy Dead Man’s Wire had its world premiere out of competition Tuesday evening at the Venice Film Festival, where it received a 13 1/2-minute ovation that included chants of “Gus, Gus, Gus” at the Sala Grande.