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