festivals

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How did audiences respond to the film at festivals?

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

The capital was recognised for its large, high-quality, accessible cultural scene, which included "theatre, art galleries, museums, literary festivals, live music and comedy".

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Laverty did not mention US leader Donald Trump, but his presidency and the war in Gaza have hung heavy over film festivals over the last few years.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

Those nominations numbers continued the shift that has been taking place the last several years as Cannes has supplanted the fall film festivals as the event with the most sway at the Academy Awards.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

“That was dreadful. Seriously. It’s like my aunt always says, if it has won lots of awards at festivals, it’s either awful or life-changing, there’s no in between.”

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny