Cannes Film Festival 2013

Mel Gibson shows up at 'Beaver' screening in Cannes with Jodie Foster

Controversial star skips press conference, photo call

Mel Gibson and Jodie Foster share a moment

Mel Gibson and Jodie Foster share a moment

Mel Gibson, who surprised many by showing up at the Cannes premiere of "The Beaver," talks to co-star/director Jodie Foster.

The Cannes crowd reportedly gave the film, and Gibson, a lengthy standing ovation.

Read Drew McWeeny's review of the film from SXSW here, and see Daniel Fienberg's take on it here.

Photo Credit: AP Photo

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  • Jeff_avatar_2_talkback_profile

    Mulderism

    Good for Mel. I hope his performance in this movie gets the recognition it deserves. I've heard it's a great performance.

    It's too bad Mel's dirty laundry got aired out in public and I hope he can bounce back.

    May 17, 2011 at 4:54PM EST Reply to Comment