'Fahrenheit' lights fire in Cannes debut | Hollywoodreporter.com

'Fahrenheit' lights fire in Cannes debut: "Michael Moore brought his own shock-and-awe campaign to Cannes on Monday, embarking on a daylong offensive as he presided over the world premiere of his 'Fahrenheit 9/11,' which takes a critical look at President Bush, his family's ties to Saudi Arabia, his response to Sept. 11 and his decision to wage war on Iraq. At its 4 p.m. screening In Competition at the Palais, the movie occasioned an enthusiastic standing ovation -- onlookers placed it at 15-20 minutes -- punctuated by cries of 'bravo!' The crowd included a phalanx of Endeavor agents, led by Ari Emmanuel, along with Mick Jagger, Daryl Hannah and a smattering of French stars and industry insiders. 'It was the longest standing ovation I've seen in over 25 years,' said Harvey Weinstein, whose Miramax Films funded the project over the objections of parent company Walt Disney Co. and who has an exec producer credit on the film, along with Miramax's Agnes Mentre. "