
Marie Kreutzer’s Gentle Monster had its world premiere at Cannes, and Léa Seydoux’s performance quickly generated Best Actress awards buzz. The film’s premiere reinforces Cannes’ role as a launchpad for festival-to-awards season momentum. Alongside Gentle Monster, the very strong reception to Mungiu’s Fjord — including a roughly 10-minute ovation — adds to a cluster of performances and films now being watched closely by awards observers.
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