The Return of a Legend: Eric Cantona's Double Appearance in Cannes Eric Cantona, the former French football star and current high society fixture, has made two appearances at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival.
This latest foray into cinema is not an isolated incident but rather a culmination of his efforts to rebrand himself as a cultural icon beyond his football legacy.
Cantona's transformation from hard hitting winger on the pitch to high society figure in Paris and beyond is remarkable. After retiring from football, he turned to fashion, becoming one of the faces of Kenzo.