It is fair to say that the world has waited long enough for the return of the Cannes Film Festival. After being postponed last year due to the fallout of the pandemic, film fans have been eagerly awaiting the movie debuts of already-acclaimed titles such as Annette and The French Dispatch and the glitz-infused red carpet looks synonymous with the most glamourous event in the film industry’s calendar.
Now, in a bid to prove that all good things come to those who wait, the 2021 Cannes Film Festival has come back bigger and better than ever. From tender moments between Timothée Chalamet and Tilda Swinton to glamorous custom gowns, here are the highlights of this year’s festival…