The 79th Cannes Film Festival has commenced on the French Riviera, featuring a star-studded red carpet for the opening ceremony and the premiere of the film 'The Electric Kiss.'

<img alt="A woman in strapless sequin gown posing for photographers on the red carpet." height="349" src="https://i.cbc.ca/ais/35f10045-9241-4293-8db0-5a09609ff80e,1778619088415/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C350%2C6000%2C3375%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29" title="Jury member Demi Moore poses for photographers at the opening ceremony and premiere of the film &apos;The Electric Kiss&apos; during 79th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, Tuesday, May 12, 2026. (AP Photo/...