As the 79th Cannes Film Festival concludes, the prestigious Palme d'Or remains undecided, with a strong lineup of international films vying for the top prize. Critics have noted a diverse and competitive field of contenders.

As the world's film stars took to the red carpet ahead of the closing ceremony of the 79th Cannes Film Festival, no clear frontrunner has emerged for the top prize, with critics hailing a strong field of contenders directed by auteurs from Russia, Iran, Romania and beyond.