The 79th Cannes Film Festival has begun, kicking off two weeks of French Riviera frenzy with filmmakers and stars walking the red carpet for the opening ceremony and the screening of the film "The Electric Kiss," a French period comedy.

The Cannes Film Festival will open its 79th edition on the French Riviera on Tuesday, once again bringing global attention to one of the world’s most prestigious celebrations of…

The 79th edition of the film festival, opening on Tuesday, May 12, is set to be a highly political event in the city, as it is by David Lisnard, a declared presidential candidate…