Standing Ovation for “Marie Madeleine” at Cannes Premiere Screening

Marie Madeleine, the latest film by Haitian filmmaker Gessica Généus, received an extraordinary reception during its screening in the Cannes Première section of the Festival de Cannes 2026.

At the Debussy Theater, the audience erupted into a lengthy standing ovation as soon as the end credits began rolling, well before the lights came back on. The emotional response highlighted the strong impact of the film and the admiration shown toward the cast and production team.

The warm reception marks another major achievement for Gessica Généus, whose second feature film continues to elevate Haitian cinema on the international stage.

The moment was celebrated as a proud milestone for the Haitian film industry at one of the world’s most prestigious film festivals.