The Man I Love, a gay drama and one of two American films at Cannes, received an 8-minute standing ovation, leaving actor Rami Malek visibly emotional.
'The Man I Love' gets standing ovation at Cannes
May 21, 2026
04:54 pm
What's the storyThe 79th Cannes Film Festival is currently underway in France, with several global films being screened.
Among them is the LGBTQ+ drama The Man I Love, one of only two American entries at this year's festival.
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