Emotions run high

The Cannes Film Festival witnessed a powerful and emotional moment as Joaquin Phoenix and Ari Aster’s latest film Eddington received a five-minute standing ovation during its premiere. The film, a contemporary Western set in the Covid-19 era, features an all-star cast, including Emma Stone, Austin Butler, and Pedro Pascal. The audience’s reaction to the film was overwhelming, with many in attendance rising to their feet to applaud the cast and crew.

Joaquin Phoenix got emotional and was moved to tears during the standing ovation. Ari Aster, the director, expressed his gratitude and humility and said, “I don’t know what to say. I don’t know what you think. Sorry, I guess? Thank you, I guess?” He later added, “I feel privileged to be here. This is a dream come true. Thank you so much for having me,” he said.

Standing ovation for Kristen

Kristen Stewart’s feature directorial debut, The Chronology of Water, premiered at the Cannes Film Festival on Friday night, receiving a standing ovation for 6.5 minutes.

The film, adapted from Lidia Yuknavitch’s memoir, tells the story of a woman’s journey to turn trauma into art. Stewart has been working on this project for eight years, and it is clear that it is a passion project for her.

She co-wrote the screenplay with Andy Mingo, and the film stars Imogen Poots, Jim Belushi, and Thora Birch. Stewart shared that the film is “about birth, death and rebirth, and we sort of followed that cycle. I think you can feel it in the result. At the time, it hurt a lot. The biggest wound of my ‘creative’ life so far. And by far my favourite scar.”

Jolie shimmers in sequinned gown

Angelina Jolie made a dazzling appearance on the Cannes red carpet, wearing a stunning embroidered strapless gown at the premiere of Eddington. The 49-year-old actress looked radiant in a Brunello Cucinelli made-to-measure look made entirely of cashmere and silk, covered in sequins.

She completed her look with Chopard jewellery, wearing a diamond necklace with a pear-shaped centre stone and matching earrings.

Jolie’s appearance at Cannes marks her return to the festival after a 14-year absence.

Aastha Gill’s red carpet debut

Singer Aastha Gill, known for her songs like DJ Wale Babu and Kamariya graced the red carpet of the ongoing 78th Cannes Film festival on Friday. “Walking the red carpet at Cannes was surreal—it felt like a dream woven with years of music, culture, and creativity. I wanted my look to reflect not just who I am as an artist, but also the vibrancy and power of where I come from. I am taking a beautiful experience back from here,” said Aastha.

Nancy Tyagi wows again

Nancy Tyagi, a Delhi-based fashion influencer, has once again made a statement on the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival. The influencer, who made her debut at the festival last year, wore a stunning self-designed gown that has garnered praise from the internet.

The custom creation featured a plunging neckline, a corseted bodice adorned with glittering sequins, and a multi-layered tulle skirt. The gown’s structured design and rose florets added to its grandeur.