Cannes Film Festival opens

The 79th Cannes Film Festival has officially opened on the French Riviera, featuring a 12-day showcase of international cinema.

While Hollywood's presence is unusually light this year, the competition remains focused on international auteurs and emerging digital influencers.

The festival kicked off with the world premiere of "Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma," which received a lengthy standing ovation.

Jurors, including Demi Moore and Park Chan-wook, have begun weighing the 22 films competing for the prestigious Palme d'Or.