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Every year, the red carpet is rolled out at the Cannes International Film Festival. The stars celebrate glamour, fashion, beauty and – not least – themselves.

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The most glamorous film festival in the world wouldn’t be the same without hordes of fans and unusually smart photographers. (Images: Keystone, Reuters)

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