Pedro Almodovar’s ‘Bitter Christmas’ Earns 6.5-Minute Standing Ovation at Cannes
Pedro Almodovar's film 'Bitter Christmas' received a 6.5-minute standing ovation at its international premiere at Cannes. The film features a dual narrative exploring the lives of its characters across different time periods. Almodovar expressed his appreciation for the Cannes audience, highlighting the warm reception he consistently receives at the festival.
- ▪Pedro Almodovar's 'Bitter Christmas' premiered at Cannes, earning a 6.5-minute standing ovation.
- ▪The film intertwines two narratives set in 2026 and 2004, focusing on characters dealing with personal struggles.
- ▪This marks Almodovar's eighth film in competition at Cannes, reinforcing his status at the festival.
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Home Film Festivals May 19, 2026 12:23pm PT Pedro Almodovar’s ‘Bitter Christmas’ Earns 6.5-Minute Standing Ovation at Cannes By Naman Ramachandran Plus Icon Naman Ramachandran Latest U.K.-Asian Romance ‘My Indian Boyfriend’ Taps Sushant Shekhar, Reveals Cast at Cannes Market (EXCLUSIVE) 6 hours ago Kling AI Partners With Evolutionary Films on Animated Feature ‘Minibots,’ Unveils Filmmaker Initiative at Cannes Market 6 hours ago Primetime and Breaking Through the Lens Partner to Widen Financing for Women and Non-Binary Filmmakers (EXCLUSIVE) 7 hours ago See All El Deseo Pedro Almodovar received a warm 6.5-minute standing ovation at the international premiere of “Bitter Christmas.” While the ovations weren’t close to the Venice applause to “The Room Next Door” which lasted a huge 17…
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