May 18, 2025
Cannes 2025: The Condor That Stole the Show and the Film That Won Hearts
The Cannes Film Festival premiere of Die, My Love was a star-studded affair featuring Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson But the real star of the evening? A giant bird
Social media lit up with pictures of a person dressed as a bird, sporting tuxedo-like feathers and a red cowl neck The mysterious figure posed alongside filmmakers and actors
The costume had a deeper meaning It was a condor, symbolizing the connection between heaven and earth in Peruvian culture, and tied to the documentary I Love Peru
I Love Peru, featured in Cannes Classics, follows Raphaël Quenard on a spiritual journey to Peru as he grapples with a life-changing vision
At the same event, Die, My Love, directed by Lynne Ramsay, received a six-minute standing ovation It stars Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson
The film, based on Ariana Harwicz’s 2017 novel, tells the story of a mother battling postpartum depression, with Lawrence and Pattinson delivering powerful performances
Director Lynne Ramsay, moved by the audience’s response, praised her cast, saying, "Thanks to these amazing actors I’ll see you in a minute"
The unique blend of cinematic excellence and cultural symbolism at Cannes 2025 made it an unforgettable evening
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