The 65th annual Cannes Film Festival got underway Wednesday with a lavish red carpet ceremony at the Riviera resort.
65th Annual Cannes Film Festival
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Singer Beth Ditto, at front, performs as members of the jury watch at the opening ceremony.
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From left, actors Jessica Chastain, Martin Short, Chris Rock, Ben Stiller and David Schwimmer pose for fans during a photo call for Madagascar 3, May 17, 2012.
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From left, actors Menna Shalaby, Bassem Samra, Nahed El Sebai, and director Yousry Nasrallah pose during a photo call for After the Battle.
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Actors Matthias Schoenaerts and Marion Cotillard arrive for a press conference for Rust and Bone.