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Friday, 25 May 2007, 09:51 GMT 10:51 UK

In pictures: Cannes Film Festival

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The 2007 Cannes Film Festival draws to a close on Sunday. The 12-day event kicked off with the premiere of My Blueberry Nights, starring Jude Law and Norah Jones.

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Hollywood stars Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt both had movies to promote. Jolie's A Mighty Heart is based on the story of murdered US journalist Daniel Pearl. Pitt stars in Ocean's 13.

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Kylie Minogue was among the big names who attended the premiere of Ocean's 13. While in Cannes, the singer raised £400,000 for Aids charities by performing just two songs.

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Michael Moore premiered Sicko - a film about the US health system. The director said he sent a copy of the film to an unnamed country in case authorities seized the original.

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Quentin Tarantino, whose film Death Proof is also in the running for the top prize at Cannes, took time out to attend a lecture on the art of film-making from Martin Scorsese (inset).

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U2 jetted into Cannes and staged a short concert on the red carpet. They also premiered U2 3D, which captures the band on their 2006 Vertigo world tour.

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Russia's Konstantin Lavronenko enjoys an intimate moment with Swedish film star Maria Bonnevie. Their dark drama Izgnanie is a competitor for the Palme d'Or.

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South Korean film Secret Sunshine is also in competition. Director Lee Chang Dong (right) quit his position as Minister of Culture to make the faith-based thriller.

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The girls of St Trinian's put in an appearance at the festival, although their film has yet to be completed. "There's drugs, there's sex, there's tattoos," promised Talulah Riley (right).

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Daily press conferences are part of the hustle and bustle of Cannes, but even journalists get star-struck when actors like Jake Gyllenhaal enter the room.

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Harrowing Romanian drama 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days is among the critics' picks to win the prestigious Palme d'Or. The winner is announced on Sunday, 27 May.

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