CANNES, France Could 19 (Reuters) – “Armageddon Time,” which premiered Thursday on the Cannes Movie Competition, whisks the viewers to the cusp of the Ronald Reagan presidency, exploring problems with race and privilege in American society with a star-studded forged that features Anne Hathaway, Anthony Hopkins, Jeremy Sturdy and Jessica Chastain.
The movie directed by James Grey is informed by the view of younger Paul Graff, performed by Michael Banks Repeta. It tells the story of his friendship with Johnny, performed by Jaylin Webb. Collectively, the 2 boys have excessive ambitions – however run up towards unbending social constructions.
“It’s very emotional for me, it’s my story in a approach,” a tearful Grey mentioned, to a standing ovation.
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The seventy fifth Cannes Movie Competition – Screening of the movie “Armageddon Time” in competitors – Cannes, France, Could 19, 2022. Director James Grey and forged members Anne Hathaway, Jeremy Sturdy, Banks Repeta and Jaylin Webb pose. REUTERS/Piroschka Van De Wouw
The 64-year-old director, who has had 4 different movies in competitors on the competition in previous years, mentioned it was the primary time he had spoken to an viewers there.
Grey’s newest film, which is being distributed by Comcast Corp’s (CMCSA.O) Common Photos, is considered one of 21 movies vying for the competition’s high prize, the Palme d’Or. It takes its title from a quote from Reagan, who’s heard on tv warning that this may be the era that experiences Armageddon.
“We completed the movie Saturday in a whole panic and flew this factor right here, so you’re the very first folks on Earth to see it,” Grey mentioned, prompting an eruption of cheers and clapping within the packed theater.
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Reporting by Mimosa Spencer and Hanna Rantala; modifying by Jonathan Oatis
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