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 enrages many viewers, but others warmly applaud the final version, even Penn. Lou remains unconvinced, and swiftly boards the studio's private plane to leave Cannes, abandoning Ben to his fate in France.