Camp Miasma Gets Six‑Minute Standing Ovation at Cannes
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- Camp Miasma had its world premiere at Cannes' Un Certain Regard section, where it earned a six‑minute standing ovation.
- Hannah Einbinder co‑stars with Gillian Anderson, who noted it was her first Cannes appearance.
- Schoenbrun opened the screening by quoting Drake’s “Started From the Bottom” and framed the film as a satire of Hollywood’s “woke” reboot culture.
- James Franco remained after the screening alongside Jordan Firstman, publicly praising the director and the lead actresses.
- Mubi describes the film as a polarizing genre offering poised to become a cult favorite.
Why it matters: Mubi can translate the six‑minute standing ovation into higher streaming viewership and brand buzz, while the film’s divisive tone may limit mainstream appeal, influencing future genre‑bending projects.
