Asghar Farhadi Blows Kisses as French Drama ‘Parallel Tales,’ Starring Isabelle Huppert, Scores 5.5-Minute Cannes Ovation

May 14, 2026 2:13pm PT Asghar Farhadi Blows Kisses as French Drama ‘Parallel Tales,’ Starring Isabelle Huppert, Scores 5.5-Minute Cannes Ovation

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Asghar Farhadi made a grand return to Cannes Film Festival on Thursday night with the debut of “Parallel Tales,” his French-language drama starring Isabelle Huppert, earning a 5.5-minute standing ovation.

The acclaimed Iranian auteur blew kisses to the crowd as the audience applauded for the 2-hour and 20-minute drama, which follows several nosy neighbors whose lives intertwine. As the clapping continued, Farhadi hugged his actors Catherine Deneuve and Virginie Efira. His lead Huppert, sporting a dramatic bright-red gown, stood beside him but remained politely smiling during the ovation.

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