Since it had a major redesign in 1984, when it took inspiration from the Academy Awards in Hollywood, the Cannes Film Festival has been synonymous with its famous red carpet, a 60-meter stretch of fabric that covers the 24 steps leading up to the Palais.

There's complex etiquette and a rich history behind the French film festival's red-carpet ban of "naked" or "voluminous" dressing.

At the Oscars in March, three Cannes entries — “Anora,” “Emilia Perez” and “The Substance” — were among the 10 best-picture nominees. Less heralded movies can also emerge. The Latvian animated charmer “Flow” premiered last year in Cannes before its upset win at the Oscars.