Cannes Film Festival Opens After Pandemic Break

May 17, 2022 5:28 pm

CANNES, France (AP) – After two years of coronavirus doldrums, The Cannes Film Festival is being rejuvenated. The red carpet was back in play as stars like Eva Longoria strode in for the screening of “Final Cut.” Over the next 12 days, 21 films will compete for the top prize, the Palme D’or. And Hollywood films like “Top Gun: Maverick,” “Elvis” and “Three Thousand Years of Longing” will be screened.  (Photo:  AP)