Actress Penelope Cruz and director Pedro Almodovar, both from Spain, are promoting their film "Volver" in Cannes, southern France, on Friday, May 19, 2006. They previously worked together in Almodovar's film "All About My Mother."
Spanish director Pedro Almodovar listens during a press conference for the film "Volver," at the 59th International film festival in Cannes, southern France, on Friday, May 19, 2006. Earlier this week, the Oscar-winning director was awarded Spain's annual Prince of Asturias Award for the Arts.
Spanish actress Penelope Cruz poses in Cannes, southern France, where her new film, "Volver" is premiering at the 59th International Cannes Film Festival on Friday, May 19, 2006.
Spanish director Pedro Almodovar, center, poses with Spanish actresses Penelope Cruz, left, and Carmen Maura during news conference for their film, "Volver," at the 59th International Cannes Film Festival in southern France, Friday, May 19, 2006.
From left, Blanca Portillo, Lola Duenas, Yohana Cobo, Spanish director Pedro Almodovar, Carmen Maura and Penelope Cruz pose during a news conference for the premiere of the bittersweet comedy "Volver" at the 59th International film festival in Cannes, southern France, on Friday, May 19, 2006.
Spanish actress Penelope Cruz looks over her shoulder while her arm on the back of Spanish director Pedro Almodovar as they promote their Cannes Film Festival entry, in Cannes, France, on Friday, May 19, 2006. Actress Carmen Maura is on the right.
From right, Penelope Cruz, Carmen Maura, director Pedro Almodovar, Yohanna Cobo, Lola Duenas and Blanca Portillo pose during a news conference call for their film "Volver," at the 59th International Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France, on Friday, May 19, 2006.
Spanish actress Carmen Maura poses in Cannes, southern France, on Friday, May 19, 2006. Maura stars with Penelope Cruz in "Volver," which is directed by Oscar-winner Pedro Almodovar.
'Fast Food Nation'
Actors Ethan Hawke, right, and Greg Kinnear of the film "Fast Food Nation," appear before the media at the 59th international film festival in Cannes, southern France, on Friday, May 19, 2006.
Mexican actress Ana Claudia Talanc appears at a news conference for "Fast Food Nation," at the 59th international film festival in Cannes, southern France, on Friday, May 19, 2006. Talanc appears in the film with Greg Kinnear, Ethan Hawke, Patricia Arquette, Bruce Willis, Avril Lavigne and Catalina Sandino Moreno.
Mexican actress Ana Claudia Talanc, left, and American actors Ethan Hawke, center, and Ashley Johnson share a laugh during a news conference for their new film "Fast Food Nation," at the 59th international film festival in Cannes, southern France, on Friday, May 19, 2006.
American director Richard Linklater promotes his film "Fast Food Nation" in Cannes, southern France, Friday, May 19, 2006. Among the contenders for the Palme d'Or, the festival's top prize, the film is based on the best-selling book and stars Ethan Hawke and Catalina Sandino Moreno.
Actor Ethan Hawke poses during a photo call for the film "Fast Food Nation" at the 59th international film festival in Cannes, southern France, on Friday, May 19, 2006. The story examines the fast food industry and its environmental and social consequences. It's scheduled for release in October 2006.
American actor Wilmer Valderrama and Colombian actress Catalina Sandino Moreno participate in a news conference for the film "Fast Food Nation" at the Cannes Film Festival in southern France on Friday, May 19, 2006.
From left, Wilmer Valderrama, Colombian actress Catalina Sandino Moreno, Greg Kinnear and Ethan Hawke promote their film, "Fast Food Nation," Friday, May 19, 2006, at the Cannes Film Festival.
Happy Hearts
American actor Bruce Willis and Czech supermodel Petra Nemcova speak during a news conference from a yacht in the harbor in Cannes, southern France, on Friday, May 19, 2006. Willis and Nemcova announced a project to create a photo book of celebrities for the Happy Hearts Fund, which raises money to aid children in need who have suffered from natural disasters and other causes.
Actor Bruce Willis, who has two films screening in Cannes, waves as he leaves a news conference from a yacht in the city in southern France on May 19, 2006. Willis and Czech supermodel Petra Nemcova announced a project to create a photo book of celebrities for the Happy Hearts Fund, which raises money to aid children in need who have suffered from natural disasters and other causes.
Czech supermodel Petra Nemcova poses in Cannes, southern France, on May 19, 2006, where she and actor Bruce Willis announced a project to create a photo book of celebrities to raise money to aid children in need who have suffered from natural disasters. Nemcova survived the 2004 south Asian tsunami.
Masterclass
American actress Gena Rowlands, right, speaks during a masterclass interview with Henri Behar at the 59th international film festival in Cannes, southern France, on Friday, May 19, 2006. The actresses' latest film, "Paris, Je T'aime," premiered at the film festival.
American actress Gena Rowlands gestures during a masterclass interview at the 59th international film festival in Cannes, southern France, on Friday, May 19, 2006.