There were not many masterpieces or major discoveries in the 2005 edition of the Festival de Cannes. After an experimental year, in which the competition featured a wide range of films, the 2005 edition was back to its more classic roots as a showcase of auteurist cinema.

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Palm Springs Film Fest Gala: January 8: Kirk Douglas said it best: “If you want to see a star, don't go to Hollywood, come to Palm Springs.” And indeed, the gala awards dinner, on Saturday night, saw no less than nine star-honorees, all of whom attended.

At first glance, the competition line-up of this year's Festival de Cannes seemed to reflect a random blend of different genres (features and documentaries), modes (narratives and animations), and geographical regions (though Asian films dominated).