Cannes Film Festival 2015: lots of English, but not much British talent

As the world famous festival kicks off on the French Riviera, we look at the controversies, triumphs and movie highlights

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Nice airport is buzzing and camera bulbs are flashing as stars arrive today for the 2015 Cannes Film Festival in the south of France. The festival will open tonight with a gala screening of the gritty French youth crime drama La Tete Haute (Standing Tall), a film that bucks the trend for lighter, more glamorous opening movies.

American filmmaker brothers Joel and Ethan Coen will head the competition jury for the 12-day event, which features films from around the world including screen versions of Macbeth and The Little Prince.

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