Scorsese's Cannes Controversy: Declines Competition Spot for "Killers of the Flower Moon"

Martin Scorsese and Apple declined the offer to screen their film "Killers of the Flower Moon" in competition at the Cannes Film Festival, despite being invited to do so. Some filmmakers are averse to competition, while others are concerned about managing expectations for their films. Scorsese and his backers based their decision on the success of American films that premiered out of competition at Cannes last year.