The Cannes Film Festival opened Tuesday with the presentation of an honorary Palme d'Or for Meryl Streep and a tribute to jury head Greta Gerwig as the French Riviera gathering kicked off its 77th edition against the backdrop of a defining #MeToo moment for French film.
After a tense build-up marked the threat of further #MeToo scandals, the glitzy film gathering finally got the ball rolling on Tuesday with an emotional tribute to Streep, who was treated to a long and thunderous standing ovation.
