The 78th Cannes International Film Festival kicks off on Tuesday until May 24 in France with this years red carpet organisers putting a long list of new guidelines in place for the red carpet.
The Cannes red carpet gala screenings at the Grand Thtre Lumire have historically been one of the most ultra-glamorous in the world with Hollywoods biggest stars dressed in voluminous and elaborate gowns with long trains and embellishments.
According to this years Festival de Cannes organisers: For decency reasons, nudity is prohibited on the red carpet, as well as any other area of the festival.
Voluminous outfits, in particular those with a large train that hinder the proper flow of traffic of guests and complicate seating in the theatre, are not permitted. The festival welcoming teams will be obligated to prohibit red carpet access to anyone not respecting these rules.
South Africas National Film and Video Foundation will have an exhibition stand in the African Pavilion.