This movie is a celebration of the journey of my life, the humbled filmmaker told the crowd.

Sorrentino shot the Italian-French co-production between Naples and Capri.

The pics breakout star Celeste Dalla Porta was enthralled by the audience reaction, welling up as they applauded.

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From left: Dario Aita, Daniele Rienzo, Isabella Ferrari, Celeste Dalla Porta, Stefania Sandrelli, Paolo Sorrentino, Gary Oldman and Luisa Ranieri on the ‘Parthenope’ red carpet at CannesAndreas Rentz/Getty Images

Celeste Dalla Porta, Dario Aita and Daniele Rienzo in Parthenope movie