#GentleMonster, the latest work of Austrian auteur Marie Kreutzer, had its world premiere at the
#CannesFilmFestival late on Friday night.
The dark and disturbing drama, which is playing in competition at the fest, was enthusiastically cheered by the audience inside the Grand Théâtre Lumière, especially when its leading lady,
#LéaSeydoux, was shown on the screen. Indeed, the film’s standing ovation clocked in at six minutes.
'Gentle Monster' is among the strongest competition titles that have played so far at this year’s
#Cannes, and it seems likely to factor in to the best international feature Oscar — though how, exactly, remains unclear. Read more at the link in bio.