Cannes, France (French Republic)
SPANISH DIRECTOR ALMODOVAR AND ACTRESSES AT OPENING OF 57TH CANNES FILM FESTIVAL.
(L-R) Actresses Victoria Abril, Carmen Maura, Mistress of Ceremonies Laura Morante, Jury President Quentin Tarantino, Spanish director Pedro Almodovar, Angela Molina, Marisa Paredes, and Leonar Watling attend opening ceremonies at the 57th Cannes Film Festival, May 12, 2004. Director Almodovar's favorite actresses appear on stage as his film "La Mala Educacion" (Bad Education) opens the May 12-23 festival. REUTERS/Vincent Kessler JES/AA