Cannes 2025 Opening Ceremony: 5 Moments You Won’t Want to Miss

May 14, 2025 Komal Das Thick Brush Stroke

The 78th Cannes Film Festival has officially kicked off at the French Riviera, celebrating the best in global cinema over 12 exciting days

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The festival opened with a dazzling ceremony, with the jury led by French actress Juliette Binoche, including international stars like Halle Berry and Jeremy Strong

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Quentin Tarantino declared the festival “officially open,” thrilling the crowd with his energetic entrance and a romantic red carpet moment with his wife Daniella Pick

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Leonardo DiCaprio presented the honorary Palme d’Or to Robert De Niro, leading to a heartwarming embrace between the two legends on stage

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Eva Longoria stunned in a Tamara Ralph couture black and gold gown, while Heidi Klum sparkled in an Elie Saab dress, both posing with Carlos Sainz Jr.

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Bella Hadid turned heads in a custom Saint Laurent black gown, featuring daring cutouts and a thigh-high slit, debuting her new blonde hair look

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Halle Berry had to switch outfits last minute due to new red carpet rules, ditching her Gaurav Gupta couture gown for a more modest look

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With star-studded appearances, the 78th Cannes Film Festival is set to make history, continuing its legacy as the world’s most glamorous celebration of cinema

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