Nicolas Winding Refn Cries During ‘Her Private Hell’ Cannes Press Conference, Reflects On Near Death Experience: “I’m The Bionic Man”
Nicolas Winding Refn shared his emotional experience during a press conference at the Cannes Film Festival, reflecting on his near-death experience during heart surgery. He expressed gratitude for a second chance at life and discussed the themes of his new film, 'Her Private Hell.' The film received a 12-minute standing ovation at its premiere, highlighting its impact on the audience.
- ▪Nicolas Winding Refn was dead for over 20 minutes during heart surgery.
- ▪He received a 12-minute standing ovation for his film 'Her Private Hell' at Cannes.
- ▪Refn described his recovery as being put together with electricity, likening himself to the Bionic Man.
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CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 19: (L-R) Kristine Froseth, Havana Rose Liu, Charles Melton, Nicolas Winding Refn and Sophie Thatcher pose during the "Her Private Hell" photocall at the 79th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 19, 2026 in Cannes, France. Andreas Rentz/Getty Images “Dying is very interesting,” began Nicolas Winding Refn when asked about his mic drop moment at last night’s Cannes world premiere for his latest feature Her Private Hell. Related Stories Festivals Nicolas Winding Refn On DC Studios Dream Feature: “I Would Love To Do ‘Batgirl’” – Cannes Studio News Nicolas Winding Refn’s ‘Her Private Hell’ Heats Up Cannes With 12-Minute Standing Ovation Refn told the entire Grand Theatre Lumiere audience, who gave him a 12-minute standing ovation, that he was dead…
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