Though there was consternation over his inclusion, the director has been chased by hordes of fans wanting selfies and given a standing ovation at a screening of his 50th film, Coup de Chance
Woody Allen received a rapturous reception at the Venice film festival on Monday, despite some earlier consternation over the inclusion of his latest film in the lineup.
His 50th film, a French comedy-thriller called Coup de Chance , premieres out of competition at the Lido on Monday night and comes during a period where Allen’s work has fallen out of the US film marketplace. During a press and industry screening of his film, there was applause and cheers at the sight of Allen’s name appearing in the opening credits, and when he entered the packed press conference room – with long queues snaking outside – he received a standing ovation from half of those present.
Speaking of his life and career, Allen, a quadruple Oscar winner, said he had been fortunate to be “very, very lucky” his whole life. “I had two loving parents and good friends. I have a wonderful wife and marriage, two children. In a few months I’ll be 88 years old; I’ve never been in a hospital, I’ve never had anything terrible happen to me,” he told reporters.
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