Margaret Qualley and Demi Moore attend “The Substance” red carpet at the 77th annual Cannes Film Festival at the Palais des Festivals on May 19, 2024 in Cannes, France. , Photo credit: Pascal Le Segretain
French filmmaker Coralie Farguet was given an 11-minute standing ovation after the premiere of her horror drama Substance At the Cannes Film Festival.
Featuring Hollywood actors Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley in lead roles, the film received a warm reception from audiences.
Substance According to the report, it has become one of the projects to receive such a long applause from the Cannes audience this year Diversity, Cannes audiences are notorious for their extreme reactions to films, which can range from prolonged applause to outright walkouts. First, Emilia PerezThe film, starring Selena Gomez and Zoe Saldana, received an 11-minute standing ovation at the festival.
Director Coralie Farguet and cast members Dennis Quaid, Margaret Qualley and Demi Moore pose on the red carpet as they arrive for the screening of the film “The Substance” in competition at the 77th Cannes Film Festival on May 19, 2024 in Cannes, France. , Photo Credit: Yara Nardi
the story of Substance It revolves around a middle-aged actress (Moore) who decides to test a mysterious product that promises to bring out the best version of anyone and is a character played by Qualley. Have performed.
The film, backed by Universal Pictures and Working Title Films, also stars Dennis Quaid, Hugo Diego Garcia, Philip Schurer and Joseph Balderrama.
In reviews, the film has been praised for its feminist perspective on the horror genre. The film also marked Moore and Fargit’s debut at Cannes.
Moore, 61, is known for films like Evil spirit, exposure, Some good people And margin CallSaid she was “happy” but “a little tired” at the conclusion of the film’s screening.
“This is my first time to premiere a film at Cannes. I’m very happy to be here. I’m a little tired – it was very intense.” “It’s been a journey,” said Fargate, who has previously directed the action thriller Revenge Matilda Anna Ingrid Lutz stars in the lead role.
The Cannes Film Festival 2024 began on May 14 and will end on May 25.
