Arthouse mavericks and Hollywood royalty head to 65th Cannes festival

Arthouse directors and Hollywood royalty will converge on the French Riviera for two weeks from tomorrow as the Cannes Film Festival rolls out the red carpet for the giants and mavericks of the movie galaxy.

David Cronenberg, Ken Loach and Michael Haneke are among the 22 international film makers vying for the Palme d’Or award at the 65th anniversary edition of the leading world cinema showcase which runs from tomorrow until May 27.

Star-wise, the 2012 line-up promises to dazzle with Nicole Kidman, Marion Cotillard, Jessica Chastain, Kylie Minogue, Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Brad Pitt just a few of the A-listers expected in town.