💨 Abstract
The article discusses the tradition of measuring the length of standing ovations at the Cannes Film Festival, noting that while it's a popular metric, it's not a reliable indicator of a film's quality or future success. This year, notable ovations included 19 minutes for "Sentimental Value" and 11.5 minutes for Julia Ducournau’s "Alpha." The piece highlights the inconsistency and manipulation potential in these ovations, with various factors influencing their duration.
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