Cannes Film Festival: What's the buzz at this year's cinema celebration?

Film premieres, Hollywood stars, champagne receptions, and super yachts are all part of the 12-day Cannes Film Festival. The 76th festival will contain big blockbusters, new talent, and just a splash of controversy. The Cannes Film Festival is one of the most prestigious film festivals in the world. Celebrities from all over the globe descend on the French Riviera each year to attend the festival, which takes place in the town of Cannes. A standing ovation was given to Johnny Depp, a Palme d'Or was awarded to Harrison Ford, and an honorary Palme d'Or was bestowed on Michael Douglas. Cate Blanchett, Ethan Hawke, and Dame Helen Mirren have also graced the red carpet.

The festival is held every year in May, and it features screenings of some of the most anticipated films of the year. In addition to screenings, the festival also includes a number of celebrity-filled parties and galas. This year's Cannes Festival is shaping up to be one of the most star-studded in recent memory. With a lineup that includes new films from industry heavyweights like Quentin Tarantino, Pedro Almodóvar, and Terrence Malick, the festival is sure to draw some of the biggest names in Hollywood. In addition to the star-studded competition slate, this year's Cannes will also feature a number of special screenings and tributes to some of the biggest names in cinema.

The festival will open with a screening of the new Quentin Tarantino film, "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood," which stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, and Margot Robbie. Of the 21 films competing for the Palme d'Or this year, seven are directed by women—one-third of the entrants. In contrast, none of the best director nominees this year were female. We can only hope that this year's impressive offering will highlight a few female filmmakers for next year's Academy Awards selection, just as last year's Cannes Festival produced three of the eventual Oscar best picture nominees.

Other high-profile screenings include "Rocketman," a biopic of Elton John starring Taron Egerton, and "The Last Woman Standing," a drama about a female boxer starring Noomi Rapace. The festival will also feature a tribute to French cinema legend Alain Delon, who will be awarded an honorary Palme d'Or. This year's Cannes Film Festival is sure to be a star-studded affair, with big names in both the competition lineup and the special screenings. A standing ovation greeted Johnny Depp's big comeback following the high-profile US court case against his ex-wife Amber Heard, which he won. He stars in the period drama Jeanne Du Barry and as the title suggests, the film portrays King Louis XV, in which the star plays the role of Louis XV while Maiwenn, the director, plays the role of Louis XV. Maiwenn made headlines in recent weeks after spitting in the face of a journalist. This incident came after reports had accused her ex-husband, director Luc Besson, of rape. It's worth noting that the French Court of Appeal dismissed all allegations against Besson in May of last year. Despite being a somewhat controversial selection to open the festival, the organizers were willing to overlook any concerns, and it certainly sparked discussions among attendees. Following reports of rape allegations against her ex-husband, the director Luc Besson, she admitted to spitting in a journalist's face (in May last year, the French court of appeal dismissed all allegations against Besson). In spite of the fact that it was somewhat controversial, the festival brushed aside any skepticism and welcomed it with open arms.

What’s more, besides Johnny Depp's presence, his daughter Lily-Rose Depp is making waves at Cannes. She takes the lead in The Idol, a highly anticipated series created by Sam Levinson, the mastermind behind Euphoria, and featuring musician The Weeknd. Lily-Rose portrays an aspiring pop star who becomes entangled in a complicated relationship with The Weeknd's character, a self-help guru. Amidst rumors of a significant revamp during production, the Cannes premiere's response will be closely watched, especially as the show is set to air on Sky Atlantic in the UK. While not part of the competition, Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny premiered at Cannes, and Harrison Ford ended up taking home an honorary Palme d'Or in addition to saying goodbye to his iconic role as Indiana Jones.