" 120 Blows per Minute " was known as the worst film in Cannes because it received a lot of criticism and controversy at the film festival. It was called a " controversial film." The film received a lot of criticism at the film festival, especially because it had too much discussion about sexual assault and sexism, causing some controversy. In addition, the film's box office and reputation were not very good, resulting in its low international popularity, which also caused it to receive more criticism at the film festival. For all these reasons, 120 Blows per Minute was known as the most brutal film in Cannes.