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Guillermo del Toro: "Fuck AI" at Cannes
14 May
Summary
- Guillermo del Toro received a standing ovation at Cannes for anti-AI sentiment.
- Vulture tracks applause durations from Variety, THR, and Deadline annually.
- Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma received a 7-minute ovation.
At the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, filmmaker Guillermo del Toro received a massive standing ovation. The applause, reportedly for his stance against AI, was met with widespread approval. This event occurred during a screening of "Pan's Labyrinth."
Festival coverage includes Vulture's annual measurement of standing ovations, comparing data from Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, and Deadline. These publications track applause durations for films, revealing slight differences in their reporting times. For instance, "Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma" received an ovation lasting either 6 or 9 minutes, depending on the publication.
This year's Cannes is noted for its unusual nature, impacting even the metrics used to gauge film reception. The ongoing practice of measuring applause aims to provide insights for early film draft picks.
