CANNES turns 65 this year but the world's most famous film festival is nowhere near retirement, writes JAMES MOTTRAM.
In fact, the upcoming edition looks like it's been taking the cinematic equivalent of Viagra, such is the cast-iron strength of director Thierry Frémaux's selection. To begin with, a smattering of former Palme d'Or winners play in competition, including Michael Haneke (reuniting with Isabelle Huppet for Amour), Iranian auteur Abbas Kiarostami (back with Like Someone In Love) and our own Ken Loach.
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