Picture gallery: Cannes 2001

The Cannes film festival opens with glamour and glitz, much of it provided by Nicole Kidman, star of Moulin Rouge.

Crowds gather for the opening night of the festival

Nicole Kidman meets the fans outside the world première of her film Moulin Rouge

A parade of Moulin Rouge can-can dancers get the atmosphere just right

Norman Cook and Zoe Ball were among the celebrity guests at the Moulin Rouge première

French model Laetitia Casta and Andie McDowell arrive for the première

Cannes jury president Liv Ullmann and jury member Terry Gilliam reveal the selection process

Nicole Kidman with Moulin Rouge co-star Ewan McGregor

Kidman is the focus of attention for the world's press