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The Joker film is receiving major acclaim... 1 / 8

drawing an eight-minute standing ovation at its premiere. 2 / 8

The film debuted at the Venice Film Festival... 3 / 8

and will stop by Toronto next. 4 / 8

The film tells the origin story of Batman's arch enemy... 5 / 8

but will be separate from the DCEU. 6 / 8

So don't expect any appearances by the Caped Crusader. 7 / 8

The film opens nationally on Oct. 4. 8 / 8