The American indie cinema icon's love letter to the French New Wave, shot in black and white and told entirely in French, found its perfect launch pad at the world's most glamorous film festival.

Here's the buzz surrounding Richard Linklater's Cannes premiere of "Nouvelle Vague." Will this Texas touch conquer the Riviera?

Richard Linklater’s Cannes Competition title 'Nouvelle Vague' had its world premiere the Palais this evening and was welcomed with a 11-minute ovation.