Other films critics are reacting well too at the festival include, Son Of Saul, Amy and Mad Max: Fury Road.
Amy, biopic of late singer Amy Winehouse by Senna director Asif Kapadia has premiere Saturday (16 May) at Cannes.
The Bollywood actress was a vision in a sea-green Elie Saab gown as she attended the premiere of Carol.
Robbie Williams and wife Ayda Field shrugged off a recent lawsuit for sexual harrassment as they took to the red carpet in Cannes.
The X Factor judge looked elegant in a pink Ralph and Russo dress as she walked the red carpet.
Charlize Theron led the cast of the film for the star-studded red carpet premiere, accompanied by Sean Penn.
Reality star married the rapper at the Forte di Belvedere in Florence, Italy on 24 May.
Celebrities and stars hit the red carpet as 68th Cannes Film Festival officially opens on Wednesday (13 May).
The opening night of the festival was a star-studded affair with wall-to-wall A-listers bringing glamour to the red carpet.
From Nice to Cannes Film Festival in a seven-minute UberCopter ride.
Oscar-winning actress says she's had 'many' intimate relationships with women.
The finishing touches were being on Monday (11 May) ahead of the start of the 68th Cannes Film Festival.
Films starring Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender are in contention for the prestigious Palme d'Or.
Alan Davies said the mishap took place at Cannes Film Festival
Royal Canadian Mounted Police in the process of reaching out to Pamela Anderson to discuss matter with her directly.
Stars of cinema, music and fashion attend the annual amfAR Cinema Against AIDS gala in Cannes.
Seasoned actors know they have to do something extra to ensure their film gets noticed.
Best photos of the day: 20 May 2014.
Anderson spoke of how she "just wanted off this earth" after being sexually abused and raped as a child.
London may be the selfie capital of the world, but Cannes can't be far behind this week.
DSK's lawyer Jean Veil says the movie starring Gerard Depardieu contains defamatory accusations of rape
Best photos of the day: 19 May 2014.