Kennedy Movie in Cannes Film Festival?

The latest news on Kennedy, the Indian film directed by Anurag Kashyap,

is that it received a seven-minute standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival.

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The film was screened in the Midnight Screenings section of the festival,

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which is known for showcasing edgy and challenging films.

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Kennedy is a crime thriller that tells the story of an insomniac ex-cop who is drawn back into

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the world of crime when he is asked to investigate the murder of a young woman.

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The film stars Rahul Bhatt, Sunny Leone, and Abhilash Thapliyal.

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The film has been praised by critics for its performances, direction, and screenplay.

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Variety called it "a stylish and engrossing crime thriller" and The Hollywood Reporter said that

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it was "a powerful and disturbing film that will stay with you long after you have seen it."

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