Andy Garcia’s Neo-Noir ‘Diamond’ Earns 7-Minute Ovation at Cannes
Andy Garcia's film 'Diamond' received a seven-minute standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival. The neo-noir film features a star-studded cast and marks Garcia's return to directing after several years. Described as a love letter to Los Angeles, the film pays homage to classic noir cinema.
- ▪'Diamond' is Andy Garcia's third feature directorial effort, following 'Cachao… Como Su Ritmo No Hay Dos' and 'The Lost City'.
- ▪The film stars Garcia as Joe Diamond, a detective with exceptional observational skills.
- ▪'Diamond' has been in development for nearly 15 years and was shot at iconic Los Angeles locations.
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Home Film News May 19, 2026 3:29pm PT Andy Garcia’s Neo-Noir ‘Diamond’ Earns 7-Minute Ovation at Cannes By Elsa Keslassy Plus Icon Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent @elsakeslassy Latest Netflix Snaps Up Cannes Critics Week’s Animated Feature ‘In Waves’ (EXCLUSIVE) 22 hours ago Cannes’ Off-Screen Drama: Canal+, Bolloré and a Reckoning for French Cinema 1 day ago Jia Zhangke Sets Next Feature ‘Mamma Dunhuang’ Starring Zhao Tao and Liao Fan, Reteaming With MK2 Films (EXCLUSIVE) 1 day ago See All Getty Images Andy Garcia’s long-gestating passion project “Diamond” earned a warm seven-minute long standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival on Tuesday night, bringing a dose of old-school Hollywood glamour to the Croisette with a sprawling ensemble cast led by Vicky Krieps and Rosemarie…
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