May El-Toukhy Stops Venice Competition Screening Of ‘Woman Unknown’ Over Subtitle Snafu; Film Goes On To Garner 7-1/2 Minute Ovation
Danish director May el-Toukhy halted the world premiere of her Venice competition entry "Woman Unknown" on Sunday evening after the subtitles fell out of sync, an unusual intervention at one of cinema's most prestigious festivals. The film went on to receive a seven-and-a-half-minute standing ovation once it resumed correctly, underscoring the warm reception for a…