Bruce Dern Cannes Doc ‘Dernsie’ Gets 6-Minute Ovation As Laura Dern Drops In From ‘The White Lotus’ Shoot To Celebrate
The documentary 'Dernsie: The Amazing Life of Bruce Dern' premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, receiving a six-minute standing ovation. The film chronicles Bruce Dern's extensive career and features appearances from notable figures in the film industry. Laura Dern attended the premiere, taking a break from filming 'The White Lotus' nearby.
- ▪The documentary received a six-minute standing ovation at its premiere.
- ▪Bruce Dern has worked with many legendary filmmakers throughout his 65-year career.
- ▪Laura Dern was present at the premiere while filming 'The White Lotus' nearby.
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Laura Dern and Bruce Dern in Cannes on Wednesday Dernsie, Mike Mendez’s Bruce Dern documentary, received a six-minute standing ovation at its Cannes Film Festival premiere Wednesday night. The Cannes Classics film — full title: Dernsie: The Amazing Life of Bruce Dern — follows the eponymous actor as he looks back over his 65-year career, working with such greats as John Wayne, Elia Kazan, Lee Strasberg, Alexander Payne, Alfred Hitchcock and Bette Davis. Related Stories Podcast Before He Walks The Cannes Red Carpet For ‘Dernsie’, Bruce Dern Joins Doc Talk Podcast With Stories About His Amazing Life Reviews Cannes Film Festival 2026: Read All Of Deadline’s Movie Reviews Laura Dern, who is featured in the documentary, was beside her father at the premiere — she is currently in production on…
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