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Josh O’Connor Art Heist Film ‘The Mastermind’ Steals 5.5-Minute Cannes Ovation as Director Kelly Reichardt Says ‘America Is in a Ditch Right Now’


Josh O'Connor and Alana Haim stole hearts at Cannes Film Festival in Kelly Reichardt's art heist film "The Mastermind," earning a standing ovation.

According to its official synopsis, “The Mastermind” takes place “in a sedate corner of Massachusetts circa 1970” as “an unemployed carpenter turned amateur art thief plans his first big heist. When things go haywire, his life unravels.” Alongside O’Connor and Haim, the film also stars John Magaro, Hope Davis, Bill Camp, Gaby Hoffmann, Eli Gelb, Cole Doman, Javion Allen, Matthew Maher, Rhenzy Feliz and Ryan Homchick. “First Cow” director Reichardt made her Cannes debut in 2008 with her third film “Wendy and Lucy,” starring Michelle Williams, which premiered in the Un Certain Regard section.

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