James Gray’s sixth film at the Cannes Film Festival, Paper Tiger, drew a 10-minute standing ovation tonight in its world premiere at the Grand Theatre Lumiere.
The movie starring Scarlett Johansson, Adam Driver and Miles Teller follows two brothers who pursue the American Dream but get entangled in a dangerous Russian mafia scheme that terrorizes their family. Bonds are tested and betrayal boils.
The last time Gray was here was in 2022 with his personal Armageddon Time. He received a five-minute standing ovation and delivered a teary, heartfelt speech at the premiere.
Paper Tiger was literally announced at last year’s Cannes market. The movie was a late in-competition addition to the festival line-up. Soon after, NEON, which has a streak of winning Palme d’Ors here, took U.S. rights. Other previous Gray Cannes world premieres include 2013’s The Immigrant, 2008’s Two Lovers, 2007’s We Own the Night and 2000’s The Yards. The critically-acclaimed filmmaker has yet to take home a Cannes prize.
