The Dictator brings his camel to Cannes

Sacha Baron Cohen kickstarted day one of the Cannes Film Festival in character as The Dictator, flanked by two female faux-soldiers and a camel.

May 16, 2012 19:10 IST
  • Sacha Baron Cohen kickstarted day one of the Cannes Film Festival in character as <i>The Dictator</i>, flanked by two female faux-soldiers.
    Sacha Baron Cohen kickstarted day one of the Cannes Film Festival in character as The Dictator, flanked by two female faux-soldiers.
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  • Also giving him company was a camel, which he later rode.
    Also giving him company was a camel, which he later rode.
  • As Sacha Baron Cohen slowly made his way down the street, he was mobbed by dozens of photographers, bringing traffic to a halt and drawing the attention of police.
    As Sacha Baron Cohen slowly made his way down the street, he was mobbed by dozens of photographers, bringing traffic to a halt and drawing the attention of police.
  • The actor also spoke to the reporters present.
    The actor also spoke to the reporters present.
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  • However, the camel proved just a little uncooperative. <bR><br>Coming up Bruce Willis' <i>Moonrise Kingdom</i> kicks off Cannes Film Festival
    However, the camel proved just a little uncooperative.

    Coming up Bruce Willis' Moonrise Kingdom kicks off Cannes Film Festival
  • <i>Moonrise Kingdom</i> starring Bruce Willis, was the first film at the 65th Cannes film festival. In this picture, Bruce Willis poses with co-actors Bill Murray, Tilda Swinton, Jason Schwartzman and Edward Norton, and director Wes Anderson at a photo call for <i>Moonrise Kingdom</i>.
    Moonrise Kingdom starring Bruce Willis, was the first film at the 65th Cannes film festival. In this picture, Bruce Willis poses with co-actors Bill Murray, Tilda Swinton, Jason Schwartzman and Edward Norton, and director Wes Anderson at a photo call for Moonrise Kingdom.
  • Members of the jury from left: Alexander Payne, Andrea Arnold, Jean-Paul Gaultier, Hiam Abbass, Emmanuelle Devos, Raoul Peck, Diane Kruger, Nanni Moretti, Ewan McGregor arrive for the opening ceremony.
    Members of the jury from left: Alexander Payne, Andrea Arnold, Jean-Paul Gaultier, Hiam Abbass, Emmanuelle Devos, Raoul Peck, Diane Kruger, Nanni Moretti, Ewan McGregor arrive for the opening ceremony.
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  • Don't mess with Bruce
    Don't mess with Bruce
  • Actor Bill Murray plays with a camera.
    Actor Bill Murray plays with a camera.
  • Edward Norton interacts with Bruce Willis.
    Edward Norton interacts with Bruce Willis.
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  • Bill Murray smiles for the shutterbugs.
    Bill Murray smiles for the shutterbugs.
  • The film is about two 12-year-old children, who fall in love and run away to a faraway island. In this picture, director Wes Anderson, actors Kara Hayward and Jared Gilman, and screenwriter Roman Coppola pose together.
    The film is about two 12-year-old children, who fall in love and run away to a faraway island. In this picture, director Wes Anderson, actors Kara Hayward and Jared Gilman, and screenwriter Roman Coppola pose together.
  • Bruce Willis and Bill Murray share a laugh.
    Bruce Willis and Bill Murray share a laugh.