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Megalopolis Receives Massive 10-minute Standing Ovation @Cannes 2024

85-year-old director Francis Ford Coppola returns to Cannes after 45 years with Megapolis

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Adam Driver and Nathalie Emmanuel in Megalopolis

At the prestigious Cannes Film Festival, audiences were treated to the highly anticipated premiere of Megalopolis, the latest offering from the iconic filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola, who, at 85 years old, continues to push the boundaries of cinematic storytelling. Set against the backdrop of a futuristic New York City struggling to rebuild after a catastrophic disaster, the film paints a vivid picture of a society grappling with the complexities of reconstruction and renewal. Anchored by a stellar cast including Adam Driver, Aubrey Plaza, and Giancarlo Esposito, Megalopolis weaves together a compelling narrative of hope, resilience, and the human spirit’s capacity for transformation.

In Megalopolis, Adam Driver delivers a commanding performance as a determined architect tasked with spearheading the city’s reconstruction efforts, his portrayal capturing the character’s inner turmoil and unwavering determination to rebuild amidst adversity. Megalopolis also stars Shia LaBeouf, Jon Voight, Jason Schwartzman, Shire, Grace VanderWaal, Laurence Fishburne, Kathryn Hunter, Dustin Hoffman, Fineman, Madeleine Gardella, Balthazar Getty, Bailey Ives, Isabelle Kusman, James Remar and D. B. Sweeney.

As the credits rolled at the Grand Lumiere Theatre, the audience rose to their feet in a spontaneous display of appreciation, showering the film with a 10-minute standing ovation. Critics and viewers alike praised Coppola’s visionary direction, as well as the film’s stunning visuals and thought-provoking themes. Megalopolis not only captivated audiences with its compelling storyline and powerhouse performances but also sparked important conversations about resilience, community, and the enduring power of the human spirit in the face of adversity.

Francis Ford Coppola hasn’t been to Cannes in 45 years. The last time the 85-year-old director was at this iconic festival was when he won the Palme D’Or for Apocalypse Now in 1979. FERNTV just reminded you how old you are.

Fernando Fernandez is a graduate of Environmental Studies at York University in Toronto. He became interested in entertainment journalism in the late 2000s writing for online startups. He founded FERNTV in 2009 and focused mainly on the film industry. With over a thousand interviews conducted with all walks of life in film, he is still learning as if every day is day one.

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