AceShowbiz - The highly anticipated new film by Asghar Farhadi, Parallel Tales, received a remarkable seven-minute standing ovation following its world premiere at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival.

The screening took place at the Grand Théâtre Lumière on Thursday, where the audience warmly embraced the Iranian director's first feature in five years. The enthusiastic response highlighted the film’s immediate impact on festival-goers.

After the screening, a touching moment unfolded as French cinema legends Catherine Deneuve and Isabelle Huppert warmly embraced Farhadi, celebrating their collaboration on this latest project. The film was shot in Paris last year and boasts a star-studded cast including Huppert, Deneuve, Virginie Efira, Vincent Cassel, Pierre Niney, and Adam Bessa.

While official details about the plot remain under wraps, the film’s reception at Cannes has already generated significant buzz. This project marks Farhadi’s return to feature filmmaking since his acclaimed film A Hero, which won the Grand Prix at Cannes in 2021.

The enthusiastic ovation and the presence of such notable actors underscore the high expectations surrounding Parallel Tales as it continues its festival journey and anticipates wider release. Fans and critics alike are eager to discover more about this compelling new work from the Oscar-winning director.