Her film La Tete Haute, starring Catherine Deneuve, gives Bercot the dubious honour of being the first woman to open Cannes since Diane Kurys in 1987.

In fact, it's rather a defiantly European slate of films in competition for the Palme d'Or, including directors Paolo Sorrentino, Nanni Moretti and Yorgos Lanthimos in the running.

That's not to say Cannes will be without A-list powerhouse stars with Tom Hardy, Charlize Theron and Michael Fassbender among those expected on the red carpet.

The prize jury is headed by the Coen brothers and includes Sienna Miller and Jake Gyllenhaal.

Nineteen movies will compete for the best film - the Palme d'Or - with stars like Michael Fassbender due to attend.

Cannes 2015 will see top Hollywood stars in attendance.Following is a collection of red carpet appearances at the world's biggest and oldest film fest.