Brutal scenes kick off Cannes film contest

2013-05-17 14:25:05

A man stripped to his underwear hangs from an overpass - the brutal opening scenes of the movie kick-starting the main competition for the Cannes film festival.

Emma Watson turns to crime in celebrity-obsessed film at Cannes

2013-05-17 14:11:41

British actress Emma Watson has turned to crime in her latest role as part of a celebrity-obsessed teenage gang robbing their Hollywood idols' homes.

Jackie Chan promotes 'Skiptrace' in Cannes

2013-05-17 13:44:46

Actor Jackie Chan poses on a yatch during a photocall for the film 'Skiptrace' at the 66th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes May 16, 2013.

Emma Watson for 'The Bling Ring' in Cannes

2013-05-17 10:02:48

Cast member Emma Watson poses during a photocall for the film 'The Bling Ring' during the 66th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes May 16, 2013.

Zhang Ziyi poses for photocall in Cannes

2013-05-17 09:36:50

Jury member of Film selection "Un Certain Regard" actress Zhang Ziyi poses during a photocall at the 66th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes May 16, 2013.

Battle of the big screen

2013-05-17 09:21:14

Hollywood blockbusters are major players at the Chinese box office, but lately the local industry has been giving the Americans a run for their money, with mid-budget local films enjoying huge success.

'Jeune & Jolie' screens in Cannes

2013-05-17 09:05:35

Celebrities pose on the red carpet as they arrive for the screening of "Jeune & Jolie" (Young & Beautiful) in competition during the 66th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes May 16, 2013.

Chinese stars highlight the 66th Cannes Film Festival

2013-05-16 14:53:58

Chinese stars pose on the red carpet as they arrive for the opening ceremony of the 66th Cannes Film Festival May 15, 2013. The Cannes Film Festival runs from May 15 to May 26.

Opening ceremony of the 66th Cannes Film Festival

2013-05-16 13:58:47

Jury President Steven Spielberg reacts during the opening ceremony of the 66th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes May 15, 2013. The Cannes Film Festival runs from May 15 to May 26.

Cannes Film Festival 2013

2013-05-14 15:40:10

Thhe 66th Cannes Film Festival, one of the biggest film festivals in the world, is held in Cannes, France from May 15 to May 26, 2013.

'The Great Gatsby' screened in Cannes

2013-05-16 13:43:39

Cast member Leonardo DiCaprio arrives on the red carpet for the screening of the film 'The Great Gatsby' and for the opening ceremony of the 66th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes May 15, 2013.

'Great Gatsby' stars dazzle despite damp Cannes opening

2013-05-16 13:21:52

The Cannes film festival conjured up the "Roaring Twenties" with a glamorous premiere of "The Great Gatsby", complete with dancers in flapper dresses.