Joaquin Phoenix moved to tears as 'Eddington' garners five-minute standing ovation at Cannes

ANI May 17, 2025 393 views

Joaquin Phoenix was visibly emotional as 'Eddington' received a roaring five-minute standing ovation at Cannes. Director Ari Aster expressed deep gratitude, calling the moment a dream come true. The film, a Western set during COVID-19, features an all-star cast including Emma Stone and Pedro Pascal. 'Eddington' marks Aster’s return to the genre and hits theaters July 18.

"I feel very privileged to be here. This is a dream come true." — Ari Aster
Cannes, May 17: The Cannes Film Festival witnessed a powerful and emotional moment as Joaquin Phoenix and Ari Aster's latest film 'Eddington' received a five-minute standing ovation during its premiere.

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Joaquin Phoenix overwhelmed by five-minute Cannes ovation

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Ari Aster directs star-studded COVID-era Western

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Emma Stone and Pedro Pascal among ensemble cast

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Film set for theatrical release July 18

The film, a contemporary Western set in the COVID-19 era, features an all-star cast, including Emma Stone, Austin Butler, and Pedro Pascal.

The audience's reaction to the film was overwhelming, with many in attendance rising to their feet to applaud the cast and crew, Variety reported.

Joaquin Phoenix got emotional and was moved to tears during the standing ovation. Ari Aster, the director, expressed his gratitude and humility and said, "I don't know what to say. I don't know what you think. Sorry, I guess? Thank you, I guess?"

He later added, "I feel very privileged to be here. This is a dream come true. Thank you so much for having me," as quoted by Variety.

'Eddington' is set in May 2020 and follows a standoff between a small-town sheriff and mayor, sparking a powder keg of political and social tensions in Eddington, New Mexico.

The film boasts an ensemble cast, including Luke Grimes, Deirdre O'Connell, and Clifton Collins Jr.

'Eddington' marks Ari Aster's return to the Western genre and is set for a theatrical release on July 18.

The Cannes premiere of 'Eddington' represents a significant milestone for Ari Aster, who has previously received critical acclaim for his films 'Hereditary' and 'Midsommar'.

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Priya K.
Joaquin Phoenix is such a brilliant actor! His emotional reaction shows how much he pours into his roles. Can't wait to watch this in Indian theaters 🇮🇳 The COVID-era setting makes it even more relatable after what we all went through.
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Rahul S.
Western genre with COVID backdrop? Interesting combo! But I hope it doesn't romanticize the pandemic like some Hollywood films do. Our Indian audiences remember those difficult times differently. Still, Ari Aster's direction is always worth watching.
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Ananya M.
Five-minute standing ovation at Cannes is no joke! 😲 Phoenix deserves all the praise - from Joker to this, his range is incredible. Hope Indian filmmakers also get such global recognition soon. Our regional cinema is equally powerful!
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Vikram J.
Aster's previous films were too disturbing for my taste. Hope this one has more mainstream appeal while keeping his signature style. The cast looks stellar - Pedro Pascal after The Last of Us is 🔥
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Sunita R.
Western genre meets pandemic drama? Sounds like an odd mix but with this director and cast, I'm intrigued! Hope it releases on OTT soon after theater run - traveling to multiplex is so expensive these days 😅
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Karan P.
While I appreciate international cinema, I wish our media gave equal coverage to Indian films at Cannes. We had some great entries this year too! That said, Phoenix's dedication to his craft is truly inspiring.

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