Actor Bradley Cooper received a standing ovation at the Venice International Film Festival for his new film "Maestro," which tells the story of the late world-famous conductor Leonard Bernstein. The applause lasted over five minutes and was captured in a video published by Variety. Cooper both directed and starred in the film, but was absent from the premiere due to his commitment to the Hollywood strike. However, Bernstein's elderly children attended the event and celebrated their father's legacy, prompting the audience to react and applause. The film is expected to compete for four categories at the upcoming Oscars: Best Director, Actor, Producer, and Screenplay. Actress Carey Mulligan, who plays Bernstein's wife in the film, may also receive a nomination for Best Supporting Actress.