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Rai and Payne "Declare the Cannes Festival Open!"

A breathy "mistress of ceremonies"—Cecile de France greeted the special guests of the 58th Cannes Film Festival last nite. The young actress called her role as emcee "an honor, and great emotion when you’re frightened - so its an immense emotion to be with you here." De France then introduced the fabulous jury for the "Official Selection" of features this year. The mistress of ceremonies called the world of filmmaking a group of "unbelievable people meeting to tell the same story. When the shooting starts, the magic begins! - and a little girl is waiting to be awestruck". There was no doubt this story was about de France growing up herself.

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Le Tapis Rouge

It is not everyday that you are offered a ticket to the Red Carpet! We dusted the cobwebs off our dresses, curled our hair and when we were ready we felt like movie stars! With our golden tickets in hand, nothing but talent separated us from the “real” celebrities.  Once our dream of climbing the red carpet was realized, we entered the grand Palais to see the premiere film - "Lemming," a French film by Dominik Moll.

Cannes 2004: Opening Ceremony red carpet

The opening ceremony for Cannes Film Festival opened with the presentation of Pedro Almodovar's "Bad Education". Quentin Tarantion head of the jury walked up with the film cast and Sofia Coppola and many more film talents.
Also invited on the steps were the french showbiz demonstrators who did not prevent the protocole from running smoothly.talents.

Cannes 2004: Penelope Cruz on the red carpet

Penelope Cruz on the Red Carpet for NON TI MUOVERE by Sergio CASTELLITTO