77th Cannes Film Festival: A tumultuous mix of #MeToo, global conflicts, and cinematic intrigue

The 77th Cannes Film Festival is poised to be a tumultuous event, with the backdrop of war, potential strikes, and the rising #MeToo movement in France adding to the usual cinematic buzz. 

The festival, which kicks off on Tuesday, will feature a diverse lineup of films, including Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof's "The Seed of the Sacred Fig," Francis Ford Coppola's "Megalopolis," and Hamza Ali Abbasi's "The Apprentice," starring Sebastian Stan as a young Donald Trump.

The festival will also showcase Judith Godrèche's short film "Moi Aussi," which documents stories of sexual abuse. 

Godrèche, who recently accused two prominent filmmakers of assaulting her as a teenager, has become a leading voice in France's #MeToo movement.

Other notable films in the lineup include Paul Schrader's "Oh, Canada," starring Richard Gere, and Julien Colonna's "The Kingdom," a coming-of-age story set in Corsica.

The festival will be presided over by a jury led by Greta Gerwig, and will open with Quentin Dupieux's French comedy "The Second Act." Meryl Streep and George Lucas will be awarded honorary Palme d'Or awards during the festival.

With its mix of political tension, social activism, and cinematic ambition, the 77th Cannes Film Festival promises to be a memorable and potentially transformative event.