Idris Elba as U.S. President Leads Kathryn Bigelow’s Nuclear War Thriller ‘A House of Dynamite’ to Powerful 11-Minute Venice Ovation

Kathryn Bigelow‘s gripping political thriller “A House of Dynamite,” which stars Idris Elba as the President of the United States, triggered an 11-minute ovation at the Venice Film Festival, where it premiered in competition on Tuesday. As the end credits rolled, Elba helped Bigelow to her feet as they politely applauded along with the audience. […]