Asghar Farhadi and Isabelle Huppert receiving a standing ovation at the Cannes premiere of Parallel Tales.
Asghar Farhadi and Isabelle Huppert receiving a standing ovation at the Cannes premiere of Parallel Tales.
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Asghar Farhadi's Parallel Tales earns ovation at Cannes

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Iranian director Asghar Farhadi returned to the Cannes Film Festival with the premiere of his French-language drama Parallel Tales. The film, starring Isabelle Huppert, received a standing ovation from the audience.

The two-hour-and-20-minute movie follows a novelist who spies on her neighbors for inspiration. Farhadi, who last attended Cannes with his 2021 film A Hero, appeared on stage alongside cast members including Catherine Deneuve and Virginie Efira after the screening at the Grand Théâtre Lumière on Thursday night. Huppert wore a bright red gown during the event.

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Initial reactions on X focus on the standing ovation for Asghar Farhadi's 'Parallel Tales' at Cannes, with reports varying between 5.5 and 7 minutes. High-engagement posts from Variety and Deadline celebrate the premiere and Isabelle Huppert's involvement. A film account notes critical panning despite audience applause, while a regular user calls the ovation legendary. Reactions mix excitement over the event with observations on reception.

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