Cannes opens with Greta Gerwig’s jury and honorary Palme d’Or for Meryl Streep

Jury president Greta Gerwig poses for photographers during the jury photo call at the 77th international film festival, Cannes, southern France (Andreea Alexandru/Invision/AP)

The Cannes Film Festival has opened with the unveiling of Greta Gerwig’s jury and the presentation of an honorary Palme d’Or for Meryl Streep, as the French Riviera spectacular kicked off a potentially volatile 77th edition.

A 10-day stream of stars will soon begin flowing down Cannes’ famous red carpet, beginning with the opening night film, The Second Act, a French comedy starring Lea Seydoux, Vincent Lindon, Louis Garrel and Raphael Quenard.