Cannes Cheers for "The Man I Love": A Film of Courage and Craft At a festival that has seen its fair share of Oscar bait and crowd pleasing blockbusters, it's refreshing to see Ira Sachs' "The Man I Love" receive a rousing standing ovation.
The film's premiere at the 79th Cannes Film Festival was a testament to Sachs' ability to craft stories that resonate deeply with audiences, even in the face of adversity.
Set against the backdrop of 1984 New York City, "The Man I Love" tells the story of Jimmy George (Rami Malek), a beloved queer entertainer living with AIDS who refuses to let his illness define him.