Cantona's Comeback and the Croisette's Crisis of Identity Éric Cantona's triumphant return to the Cannes Film Festival was a welcome respite from the growing controversy plaguing the event.
As the French football legend took centre stage, promoting his two films – "Marvellous Mornings" and "Cantona" – it seemed for a moment that the festival's problems had been forgotten.
However, beneath the glamour of red carpet premieres and A list appearances lies a deeper crisis of identity for Cannes.