Rami Malek Steals the Show at Cannes with 8-Minute Standing Ovation for ‘The Man I Love’
Key takeaways
- Add ARY News on Google AAResize Rami Malek’s Cannes debut has been a resounding success!
- Malek, who plays Jimmy George, a theatre icon battling AIDS in 1980s New York, was visibly emotional as the audience applauded his performance.
- In “The Man I Love,” Malek plays Jimmy George, a New York performance artist who’s trying to continue performing despite his illness.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize Rami Malek’s Cannes debut has been a resounding success! The Oscar-winning actor’s latest film, “The Man I Love,” directed by Ira Sachs, earned an impressive 8-minute standing ovation at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival.
Malek, who plays Jimmy George, a theatre icon battling AIDS in 1980s New York, was visibly emotional as the audience applauded his performance.
In “The Man I Love,” Malek plays Jimmy George, a New York performance artist who’s trying to continue performing despite his illness. His partner (Tom Sturridge) diligently cares for him while a man (Luke Ford) who moves into the same building immediately falls for Jimmy.