Jordan Firstman Kisses Diego Calva in 3-Second Cannes Celebration as 'Club Kid' Draws 6-Minute Ovation
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Updated · Out Magazine · May 15
Jordan Firstman Kisses Diego Calva in 3-Second Cannes Celebration as 'Club Kid' Draws 6-Minute Ovation
5 articles · Updated · Out Magazine · May 15
A 3-second kiss between Jordan Firstman and co-star Diego Calva at the Cannes premiere of Club Kid went viral after video showed the first-time director crying and embracing castmates during the audience reaction.
The moment followed a reported 6-minute ovation at Friday’s Un Certain Regard screening, where Firstman also hoisted up co-star Reggie Absolom and led the crowd in a chant for the 13-year-old actor.
Club Kid centers on a struggling New York party promoter whose life is upended by the sudden arrival of his child; the cast also includes Cara Delevingne, Miss Benny and Eldar Isgandarov.
The premiere marked a breakthrough for Firstman, better known for viral comedy skits and TV roles, as he unveiled his first feature after previously directing two short films.
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