The line up of the 72nd Cannes Film Festival was unveiled on Thursday, with veteran directors Terrence Malick and Ken Loach set to present new films.
The world of cinema heads to the Riviera from May 14-25 this year, for a festival, which director Thierry Fremaux promises will be "very political".
Elena Casas reports from Paris.
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His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai's Crown Prince, has congratulated the team from Dubai Schools – Al Khawaneej for winning the gold medal at the International Greenwich Olympiad.
Dr Anwar Gargash, diplomatic advisor to the UAE president, said Iran "remains incapable" of committing to the agreed requirements of de-escalation following its recent attacks on several Gulf countries.
The world's premier mixed martial arts organisation UFC has announced two additional bouts for Abu Dhabi's Fight Night event on July 25.
