Ramin Setoodeh Executive EditorIn recent years, the Venice Film Festival has become a launching pad for the Oscars, particularly as the Academy has added more international members to its voting body.On Thursday afternoon in Italy, Netflix scored a four-minute standing ovation for what could be one of its stronger awards contenders this year, Jane Campion’s period drama “The Power of the Dog.”As the crowd inside the Sala Grande cheered, Campion embraced stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Kirsten Dunst in a group hug.
And as the applause continued, Cumberbatch removed his mask and took a bow for the adoring crowd.Jane Campion gives Benedict Cumberbatch and Kirsten Dunst a big hug during the standing ovation for ‘The Power of The Dog.’.
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