Associated PressCannes, France- The Cannes Film Festival celebrated its 60th anniversary Wednesday with an opening movie that blends an indie sensibility and a glittering cast: Wong Kar-wai's road trip tale starring Jude Law, Natalie Portman, Rachel Weisz and Norah Jones, in her acting debut.
The 11-day Riviera festival strives for just the right mix of arthouse films and star power, and "My Blueberry Nights" has both. Hong Kong director Wong ("In the Mood for Love") is a Cannes favorite, as are many of the other filmmakers showing movies for the anniversary edition, including Michael Moore, Quentin Tarantino and the Coen brothers.
In "My Blueberry Nights," Jones plays a woman who hits the road to cure her broken heart. Wong heard her sultry voice and knew he had a role for her.
In "My Blueberry Nights," Jones plays a woman who hits the road to cure her broken heart. Wong heard her sultry voice and knew he had a role for her.
Cannes was founded in 1939 as an alternative to the Venice Film Festival in Mussolini's Italy - but almost as soon as it opened, the event was canceled because World War II broke out. Cannes did not get going in earnest until the 1950s.
The festival is looking back at its glamorous history this year with a photo exhibit on the beach. There's Cary Grant in black tie; Natalie Wood and Warren Beatty hailed by paparazzi; and Kim Novak in a limousine, with raindrops sparkling on the window like diamonds.
The festival is looking back at its glamorous history this year with a photo exhibit on the beach. There's Cary Grant in black tie; Natalie Wood and Warren Beatty hailed by paparazzi; and Kim Novak in a limousine, with raindrops sparkling on the window like diamonds.
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