Tilda Swinton and Julianne Moore embrace longest standing ovation at Venice

Julianne Moore, left, and Tilda Swinton pose for photographers upon arrival for the premiere of the film The Room Next Door during the 81st edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, (Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP)

Oscar winners Tilda Swinton and Julianne Moore were all smiles as their new film The Room Next Door is said to have received an 18-minute standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival.

The ovation marks the longest applause of the year so far.