‘Paper Tiger’ Debuts to Spirited Ovation as James Gray Tells Audience “Cinema Needs You More Than Ever”
James Gray's film 'Paper Tiger' premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, receiving a six-minute standing ovation. The film stars Scarlett Johansson and Miles Teller as a couple navigating challenges in 1980s Queens. Gray emphasized the importance of cinema and the audience's role in its future during his speech after the screening.
- ▪The film debuted to a spirited six-minute standing ovation at Cannes.
- ▪It follows a couple in 1980s Queens dealing with the Russian mob.
- ▪James Gray highlighted the significance of cinema and the audience's support.
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From left: Miles Teller, Adam Driver, Roman Engel, Gavin Goudey and Scarlett Johansson in 'Paper Tiger.' Cannes Film Festival Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment James Gray’s Paper Tiger, the biggest American film in this year’s Hollywood-lite Cannes Film Festival, debuted on Saturday night to a spirited, six-minute standing ovation.
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