The Golden Age of French Cinema Revives at Cannes The red carpet was rolled out last night for a veritable who's who of French cinema royalty, as Asghar Farhadi and Paweł Pawlikowski brought their latest projects to the storied Palais des Festivals.
Amidst the glamour and glitz, it's worth taking a step back to consider just how significant this moment is for the global film community.
French cinema has enjoyed an unprecedented renaissance over the past decade, thanks in part to government initiatives like the CNC (Centre National du Cinéma et de l'Image Animée).