Milo Machado‑Graner to Close Cannes Critics’ Week
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- Milo Machado‑Graner will close Cannes’ Critics’ Week with the film “Goodbye Cruel World”, playing Otto, a bullied teen who writes a suicide note and plans to elope with Léna (Jane Beever).
- Milo Machado‑Graner previously played a sight‑impaired son in Justine Triet’s 2023 film “Anatomy of a Fall”, which earned five Oscar nominations and won Best Screenplay.
- Milo Machado‑Graner returned to Cannes the following year in Arnaud Desplechin’s “Filmlovers!”, a poetic ode to cinema.
- Milo Machado‑Graner was cast after a callback audition with casting director Felix, who initially considered his brother Solan but deemed him too young.
- Milo Machado‑Graner says the role in “Goodbye Cruel World” is a love story, a departure from his introverted blind‑child role, and he was drawn to its difference.
- Milo Machado‑Graner recalls the intense Cannes campaign for “Anatomy of a Fall”, describing the relief of Oscar nominations and a memorable Vanity Fair party with Steven Spielberg.
Why it matters: Milo Machado‑Graner’s starring slot at Cannes elevates his profile, positioning him for higher‑profile roles and broader industry recognition; his shift from a blind‑child part to a love‑story lead demonstrates versatility that can attract diverse casting directors and potentially higher‑budget productions.
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