A selection of the new films that premiered at Cannes in 2025 A24/Mubi/Apple/FocusSomething that’s always guaranteed to make headlines at the Cannes Film Festival (besides the star-studded red carpets) is those seemingly never-ending standing ovations. Length of standing ovation: Six minutesWhat the critics are saying? Length of standing ovation: Between five and seven minutes (sparking an emotional response in its lead actor, Joaquin Phoenix). Length of standing ovation: Seven minutesWhat the critics are saying? Length of standing ovation: Between six and eight minutesWhat the critics are saying?
