Buzzy ‘Club Kid’ Gets A 7-Minute Ovation At Cannes Premiere

“Who’s got a bump?”

That was Club Kid director Jordan Firstman joking in the emotional moments after the film received a seven-minute standing ovation after its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival.

It was an appropriately jocular sentiment, given the film seems to be the first to really juice up an audience here in Cannes. There were lots of big laughs and, of course, the extended applause.

During the ovation, lead actress Cara Delevingne teared up. Firstman, who also wrote and stars, picked up costar Reggie Absolom (who plays the son of Firstman’s character in the film) and started a chant in his honor. It was a continuation of the hijinks the two got up to at the film’s photocall earlier in the day. For a glimpse at that, see the photo at the bottom of this story.

Club Kid is follows a washed-up party promoter who is forced to turn his life around when an unexpected visitor arrives.

There’s sure to be a battle for this film in the market. In fact, for some there was a battle just to get into the premiere. We’re hearing some attendees with tickets were even turned away.

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