EPISODE · May 24, 2025 · 14 MIN
Cannes and the Clapping Cult: The Weird World of Standing Ovations
from Stories in Motion · host D & J
What do Pan’s Labyrinth, Sentimental Value, and The Paperboy have in common? Absurdly long applause. In this episode, we break down the most legendary (and baffling) standing ovations in Cannes Film Festival history — from this year’s 19-minute Trier tearjerker to the infamous 22-minute clapathon for Guillermo del Toro. Does all that standing and cheering actually mean anything? Let’s talk about it.
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What do Pan’s Labyrinth, Sentimental Value, and The Paperboy have in common? Absurdly long applause. In this episode, we break down the most legendary (and baffling) standing ovations in Cannes Film Festival history — from this year’s 19-minute Trier tearjerker to the infamous 22-minute clapathon for Guillermo del Toro. Does all that standing and cheering actually mean anything? Let’s talk about it.
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