At the Cannes Film Festival, the world premiere of Gilles Lellouche’s Beating Hearts captivated audiences, culminating in a 15-minute standing ovation at the Grand Théâtre Lumière. This overwhelming reception marks the longest ovation of Cannes 2024, surpassing the previous night’s 12-minute applause for The Count of Monte-Cristo. Beating Hearts, a modern reinterpretation of the classic Romeo and Juliet narrative, stars …