India, May 17 -- The 2026 edition of the Cannes Film Festival continues to generate viral moments, but few have captured the internet's attention quite like the premiere of Club Kid. The film, directed by and starring Jordan Firstman, premiered at Cannes on May 15 and reportedly received a six-minute standing ovation from audiences inside the theatre.

As applause filled the auditorium, cast and crew members embraced one another while visibly emotional reactions unfolded on stage. The film's reception quickly became one of the festival's early talking points, with attendees praising both its energy and unconventional storytelling style.

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While the standing ovation itself creat...