The red carpet lights up at Cannes Film Festival
Let the photo ops begin as today marks the start of the 69th Cannes Film Festival, in which countless journalists, marketers, producers, paparazzi, celebrities, Ferrari aficionados and even a few filmmakers converge to revel in the current state of cinema.
Actors Justin Timberlake, centre, and Anna Kendrick pose for photographers during a photo call for the film Trolls at the 69th 69th Cannes Film Festival.Joel Ryan/The Associated Press
Director George Miller (L), Jury President of the 69th Cannes Film Festival, and jury members actresses Kirsten Dunst (R) and Vanessa Paradis pose during a photocall before the opening of the Film Festival in Cannes, France.Eric Gaillard/Reuters
Laurent Lafitte attends a Photocall during The 69th Annual Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France.Andreas Rentz/Getty Images
Italian actress, director and member of the Jury Valeria Golino (L) and Iranian producer and member of the Jury Katayoon Shahabi at the 69th Cannes Film Festival.Anne-Christine Poujoulat/AFP / Getty Images
Cinema fans stand under an umbralla as they search for tickets before the opening of the 69th Cannes Film Festival.Eric Gaillard/Reuters
Jesse Eisenberg and Kristen Stewart attend the "Cafe Society" Press Conference during 69th Cannes Film Festival.Pool/Getty Images
A luxury car drives past a Dolce&Gabbana shop during the 69th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France.Ian Gavan/Getty Images
Director Woody Allen signs autographs after a news conference for the film "Cafe Society" out of competition before the opening of the 69th Cannes Film Festival.Yves Herman/Reuters
Members of the French military patrol to supply security at the 69th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France.Joel Ryan/The Associated Press
US actress Blake Lively during a photocall for the film "Cafe Society" ahead of the opening of the69th Cannes Film Festival.Alberto Rizzoli/AFP / Getty Images