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Inside opening night at the Cannes Film Festival

CANNES, France - If you're anything like me - that is, a millennial who feverishly clicks through photo galleries of celebrities on Just Jared or Daily Mail - you're probably somewhat familiar with the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival.

Unlike in Hollywood, where stars simply pose in front of a step-and-repeat, the red carpet at the festival in the south of France is tres dramatique: Black tie is required, celebrities don't stop for interviews (photos only) and a climb up a large staircase is required - perfect for draping the long train of a gown, a la the Met Gala.

In other words, it lends

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