Cate Blanchett ’s newest movie, “Father Mother Sister Brother” from indie auteur Jim Jarmusch , delighted Venice on Sunday with a five-minute ovation.

Blanchett, who plays a pair of sisters with Vicky Krieps in the slice-of-life tale of three different families, positively beamed as the applause roared in the Sala Grande theater. Earlier on the red carpet, Blanchett paused to sign autographs as a slew of fans yelled “Cate!” Another one of the film’s big names, Adam Driver, was unable to attend the premiere. As the credits rolled, director Jarmusch paused to give each of his leading ladies – including Blanchett, Krieps, Charlotte Rampling and Mayim Bialik – a kiss on the hand.

The movie is a triptych, following three separate stories set in different countries and revolving around rela

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