What happens at Cannes is not just a glitzy star show but can decide what sort of reviews and affect audience decisions. There is money in films and for a film to do well at Cannes we are then talking " mega bucks"
A Cate Blanchett lesbian love story, a gruelling Auschwitz drama, an all-star tableau on the ravages of age, and a slow-burn martial arts movie from Taiwan all looked well-placed to capture top honours from a jury led by Joel and Ethan Coen.
But in one of the tightest races in years, an Italian ode to a dying mother and the pitch-black comedy "The Lobster" about modern love starring Colin Farrell and Rachel Weisz also seemed within striking distance.
Audiences swooned over "Carol" by US director Todd Haynes, featuring knock-out performances by Blanchett and Rooney Mara as lovers nearly crushed by the conservative values of their time.
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