#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.