James Gray’s ‘Paper Tiger’ Roars In Cannes World Premiere With 10 Minute Standing Ovation
James Gray's film 'Paper Tiger' premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, receiving a 10-minute standing ovation. The film features a star-studded cast including Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson, and explores themes of the American Dream intertwined with crime. Gray expressed gratitude to the audience for their support of cinema during the event.
- ▪'Paper Tiger' is James Gray's sixth film at the Cannes Film Festival.
- ▪The film follows two brothers entangled in a dangerous Russian mafia scheme.
- ▪Gray thanked the audience, stating that cinema needs their support more than ever.
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Anthony Katagas, Adam Driver, James Gray and Miles Teller attend the 'Paper Tiger' screening in Cannes Amy Sussman/Getty Images James Gray’s sixth film at the Cannes Film Festival, Paper Tiger, drew a 10-minute standing ovation tonight in its world premiere at the Grand Theatre Lumiere. Among those leading the applause were Cate Blanchett, Julianne Moore and director Pawel Pawlikowski. A visibly-moved Gray stopped to acknowledge the crowd, thanking them for being the driving force behind keeping cinema alive.
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