11. Cheeky Monkey (1966)
What happened? Someone, somewhere came up with a brilliant idea to market Michael Caine’s new movie, Alfie, using pretty girls and tight white trousers.
Why it’s great: Because it’s way more refined than the usual Cannes flesh parade, and because it’s nearly impossible to finder a cooler image of anyone from the ‘60s than this one of Michael Caine entertaining the promo girls.
10. George’s Empire Strikes Back (2005)
What happened? George Lucas decided to stage the premiere of his hugely anticipated climactic Star Wars sequel The Revenge Of The Sith at the festival. A guard of Stormtroopers flanked the red carpet.
Why it’s great: Blockbuster events like this really show why Cannes is different to any other festival in the world – nowhere else combines highbrow art with the capitalist carnival of Hollywood. Plus, Natalie Portman had shaved her head and looked hot in a guilty ‘is she ill?’ way.
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