Japanese filmmaker Hirokazu Kore-Eda's drama film Monster received a six-minute standing ovation at the Cannes world premiere on Wednesday. Kore-Eda spoke in Japanese: "Thank you. Some people couldn't be here. Can't wait to go back to Japan and show them the film...tell them about this absolutely wonderful premiere. It will stay in my heart," reported Deadline, a US-based media outlet. Jeanne Du Barry Review From Cannes 2023: Critics Praise Johnny Depp’s Comeback Performance While Maiwenn’s Film Gets Mixed Reactions.

Monster follows Saori (Ando Sakura), a take-no-prisoners widowed mother, who is now bringing up her son Minato (Kurokawa Soya) who is weathering tough times in his elementary school. Mom learns that son's odd behaviour may have to do with his teach, who Minato says hit him. The pic is told in Rashoman style from several different points of view, including that of the teacher, Hori (Nagayama Eita), Minato and his friend Yori (Hiiragi Hinata), as per Deadline. Jeanne du Barry: Johnny Depp Gets Emotional After Receiving a Seven-Minute Standing Ovation For His Comeback Film at Cannes 2023! (Watch Video).

Monster Gets a Six-Minute Standing Ovation

The film is Hirokazu Kore-Eda's ninth movie overall at the fest (counting two that appeared in Un Certain Regard). Monster is his first movie since his 1995 debut feature Maborosi that the director has not had a screenplay credit on. Monster also marks the final film for late Oscar-winning film composer Ryuichi Sakamoto, as per Deadline.

(The above story is verified and authored by ANI staff, ANI is South Asia's leading multimedia news agency with over 100 bureaus in India, South Asia and across the globe. ANI brings the latest news on Politics and Current Affairs in India & around the World, Sports, Health, Fitness, Entertainment, & News. The views appearing in the above post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY)