Cannes 2013: stars arrive for premiere of The Past – in pictures

Cast of The Past, Ali Mosaffa, Elyes Aguis, Tahar Rahim, Bérénice Bejo, Director Asghar Farhad, Producer Alexandre Mallet-Guy, Jeanne Jestin, Sabrina Ouazani and Pauline Burlet arrive for the premiere of their film Photograph: Frederick Injimbert/Corbis

Zhang Yuqi in a classic black and white ensemble Photograph: Samir Hussein/Getty Images

Sara Forestier also chooses black and white for her red carpet evening gown Photograph: Sebastien Nogier/EPA

Baoqiang Wang and Meng Li are already married, but this 'proposal' got the flash bulbs popping Photograph: Andreas Rentz/Getty Images

Chinese director Jia Zhangke and his wife actor Zhao Tao were part of a strong contingent from China in Cannes this year Photograph: Valery Hache/AFP/Getty Images

Carina Lau carries off gold lamé Photograph: Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images

Bai Ling poses for the cameras Photograph: Andreas Rentz/Getty Images

Doutzen Kroes smiles for the press Photograph: Mike Marsland/WireImage

Hollywood A-lister Eva Longoria arrives for the screening of The Past Photograph: Sebastien Nogier/EPA

Guests often see the red carpet as a chance to wear somewhat audacious attire Photograph: Regis Duvignau/Reuters

The fashion stakes are high for Elena Lenina Photograph: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images

Star of The Past Bérénice Bejo wipes a tear as she leaves after the screening of her film Photograph: Regis Duvignau/Reuters

Jeanne Jestin looks tearful as she is escorted to her car following the screening of her film The Past Photograph: Anne-Christine Poujoulat/AFP/Getty Images

Tahar Rahim remains composed after watching his film The Past Photograph: Anne-Christine Poujoulat/AFP/Getty Images

Louise Bourgoin arrives Photograph: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images