Paweł Pawlikowski’s third go-round at Cannes , the in-competition Fatherland , received a six-minute ovation Thursday in its world premiere at the Grand Théâtre Lumière.

That marks two big standing ovations for theatrical distributor Mubi following last night’s Un Certain Regard premiere Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma , which landed an unexpected nine-minute ovation .

“I hope at least fifty percent of you really meant it,” said a teary Pawlikowski to the crowd after the screening, referring to the ovation. In giving thanks to his cast and his crew he added, “In the current conditions we land at Versailles — this beautiful temple to cinema and all our strife and troubles are forgotten.…