Dwayne Johnson got emotional as his film received a 15-minute standing ovation during its world premiere Monday at the Venice Film Festival.

In video shared on social media, Johnson can be seen wiping away tears as the crowd applauded his dramatic turn as UFC fighter Mark Kerr.

It was the longest round of applause for any film screened at the festival so far, according to Variety .

"I have for a long time wanted this," Johnson said before the premiere.

"The transformation part was something I was really hungry to do. I've been very fortunate to have the career that I've had and make the films that I have, but there was just this voice inside of me, this little voice, like, what if I can do more."

The 53-year-old actor, best known for big budget action movies and comedies, is alr

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