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humor El Mundo Today 2026-05-19

Airplane Full of Film Critics Lands in Cannes; Pilot Applauded for Two Hours

In a display of overwhelming cinematic passion, a plane full of European film critics landed at Nice airport, prompting a two-hour standing ovation for the pilot. Apparently, the journey was so moving, it deserved its own Palme d'Or.


<figure><img alt="" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" height="400" src="https://emtstatic.com/2026/05/iStock-2202032805-600x400.jpg" width="600" /></figure>Un grupo de críticos europeos que se incorporan hoy a la 79.ª edición del Festival de Cine de Cannes ha protagonizado un curioso incidente en el aeropuerto de Niza Costa Azul cuando su avión ha tomado tierra. Todos ellos -nueve pasajeros en total-, incapaces de reprimirse, se han puesto en pie para aplaudir durante dos [&#8230...

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