Cannes Film Festival - Opening Day Report

The rainy weather and dark skies couldn't possibly dampen enthusiasm for the start of the Cannes Film Festival. It's just about to get under way with at 7 pm. local time, 1 p.m. EST, with the showing of "Bad Education," or "La Mala Educacion," directed by Pedro Almodovar will start. This marks the first time the festival has opened with a Spanish film.
Find out more with the following resources:

• Cannes Film Festival information page for "Bad Education"
• See video clips from Opening Night, including trailers of "Bad Education" and of the ceremonies.
• The Cannes Festival Blog
• Independent Film Channel will televise the opening ceremonies 1 p.m. EST, then rebroadcast at 8 p.m., 11 p.m. and 2:30 a.m.