Guillermo del Toro’s “ Frankenstein ” earned the longest standing ovation of Venice so far on Saturday night, clocking in at 13 minutes. Oscar Isaac , who plays the titular mad scientist, and Jacob Elordi , who embodies his monstrous creation, couldn’t hold back their tears as the crowd kept the rapturous applause going.

During the lengthy ovation, one of the most enthusiastic of the festival so far, del Toro waved to the crowd and shared multiple hugs with Elordi and Isaac. A visibly emotional Elordi also got a kiss on the cheek from Isaac.

The gothic sci-fi film — which is competing for the prestigious Golden Lion at the festival — is a retelling of Mary Shelley’s 1818 classic horror novel following a brilliant scientist who brings a monstrous creature to life, ultimately resulti

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