While the new ending destroys the film's chances of a Palme d'Or and angers many in the audience, others eagerly applaud the final version of the film, including Penn. Lou is not impressed, and immediately flies out of Cannes on the studio's private jet, leaving Ben stranded in France.
The new ending eliminates the film's chances of winning a prestigious award at Cannes and infuriates many viewers, but others enthusiastically welcome the final cut, even Penn. Lou remains unconvinced, and swiftly departs for Cannes on the studio's private plane, abandoning Ben to his fate in France.