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News18
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Cannes 2025: Karan Johar, Neeraj Ghaywan Break Down At Homebound Premiere; Janhvi, Ishaan Numb
Last Updated: Neeraj Ghaywan and Karan Johar turned emotional as Homebound received a 9-minute standing ovation at Cannes 2025. Cannes 2025 turned emotional for the Indian contingent as Neeraj Ghaywan's Homebound, the only Indian feature in the festival this year, received an overwhelming 9-minute-long standing ovation at its world premiere in the Un Certain Regard section. The film, which premiered to a packed house, left its audience moved, and the atmosphere post-screening was electric. A video shared by Dharma Productions on X captured the heartwarming reaction from the crowd. Karan Johar, who has backed the film, was seen hugging director Neeraj Ghaywan, who broke down in his arms. The filmmaker was visibly emotional, overwhelmed by the love Homebound had received. Actors Janhvi Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter, who star in the film, also appeared teary-eyed, soaking in the moment alongside co-star Vishal Jethwa and the rest of the crew. '9 minutes of pure love & applause!🤌🏻 Team Homebound receiving all the appreciation at @Festival_Cannes!" Dharma's caption read. 9 minutes of pure love & applause!🤌🏻Team Homebound receiving all the appreciation at @Festival_Cannes! — Dharma Productions (@DharmaMovies) May 21, 2025 Homebound follows the story of two childhood friends from a small village in North India who dream of becoming police officers. As they get closer to securing the job that could change their lives, their bond begins to unravel under the weight of desperation. The film stars Ishaan Khatter, Janhvi Kapoor, and Vishal Jethwa in lead roles. The screenplay is penned by Neeraj Ghaywan and Sumit Roy. The film is produced by Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, and Somen Mishra, with Marijke de Souza and Melita Toscan Du Plantier as co-producers. The project also boasts the involvement of legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese, who serves as executive producer. This isn't Neeraj's first moment of glory at Cannes. His acclaimed debut film Masaan, which featured Vicky Kaushal and Richa Chadha, also premiered at the prestigious festival and went on to win both the Un Certain Regard Special Prize and the FIPRESCI Prize. First Published:
The Hindu
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
‘Alpha' teaser: Palme d'Or winner Julia Ducournau's Cannes 2025 competition entry
The first teaser trailer for Alpha, Julia Ducournau's latest feature, has been released ahead of the film's world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival. The film screened in the festival's main competition, marking Ducournau's return to Cannes after winning the Palme d'Or in 2021 with Titane. The film stunned audiences at its festival premiere, earning a 12-minute standing ovation following its Competition debut. The emotional response came despite a brief mid-screening disruption, when a few audience members shouted for the film to stop. Afterward, Ducournau thanked her cast and crew, saying they had 'all put a lot into the film.' Palme d'Or winner Julia Ducournau returns to @Festival_Cannes with ALPHA and stars Golshifteh Farahani, Tahar Rahim, Mélissa Boros, Finnegan Oldfield & Emma Mackey ahead of a 12-minute standing ovation. # — NEON (@neonrated) May 20, 2025 Set in the 1980s and '90s, Alpha follows a 13-year-old girl, who lives with her single mother, portrayed by Golshifteh Farahani, whose life unravels after returning home with a tattoo. The film also stars Tahar Rahim, Emma Mackey, Finnegan Oldfield, and Louai El Amrousy. Produced by Jean des Forêts and Amelie Jacquis of Petit Film, along with Eric and Nicolas Altmayer of Mandarin & Compagnie, Alpha is co-produced by Frakas Productions. North American distribution is being handled by Neon, who also distributed Ducournau's Titane, while international sales are managed by Charades and FilmNation Entertainment. Known for her genre-defying and visceral storytelling, Ducournau is once again blending psychological drama with body horror elements. The early buzz from Cannes places Alpha as one of the festival's more talked-about competition titles. Alpha is expected to hit U.S. theaters this October, following its Cannes debut.
