“Holy Spider” will surely be one of the most talked about movies at Cannes. While the movie’s violence led to a handful of walk outs, it drew comparisons from attendees to “Zodiac,” sparking buzz that it could be an early frontrunner for the Palme d’Or.
,” a gritty drama about a real-life Iranian serial killer, stunned the Cannes Film Festival at its premiere on Sunday afternoon, earning a thunderous seven-minute standing ovation and bringing a jolt of electricity to what’s been a sleepy festival so far.
“Holy Spider” will surely be one of the most talked about movies at this year’s Cannes. While the movie’s violence led to a handful of walk outs, it drew comparisons from attendees to David Fincher’s “Zodiac,” as it sparked buzz that it could be an early frontrunner for the Palme d’Or. “This means a lot for us,” the director said. “This means a lot my fantastic team, my crew, my actors. But it’s also a great day for Iranian cinema. There’s finally at least one movie where women actually have bodies, where they don’t sleep with their headscarves on.”
The film is seeking U.S. distribution out of Cannes, and it will likely spark a bidding war from indie distributors looking for prestige offerings.
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