As reported here last month Disney/Pixar’s 3-d animation ‘Up’ kicked off the this years Cannes Film Festival.

The low-key ceremony stuck to tradition as Huppert’s jury — Asia Argento, Nuri Bilge Ceylan, Lee Chang-dong, James Gray, Hanif Kureishi, Shu Qi, Robin Wright Penn and Sharmila Tagore — took their seats onstage.

The Palais red carpet sparkled with diamonds and a mix of celebrities that included actress Tilda Swinton, the L’Oreal spokesmodels and even French Cultural Minister Christine Albanel.

The opening ceremony, broadcast live by Gallic pay TV channel Canal Plus, was hosted by French funnyman Edouard Baer, who found plenty of material in the global financial crisis. The ceremony itself featured a montage of Huppert’s history with the Festival de Cannes and excerpts of films in the official selection.

As the lights dimmed in the Palais theater, Huppert talked about her vision for this year’s fest, reminding the audience that “We go to the movies to remember.”

Legendary French singer Charles Aznavour, the voice of the old man in the French version of “Up,” declared the 62nd edition of the fest officially open alongside Gallic actress Hafsia Herzi.

Hollywood Reporter

‘Up’ is in U.S. theaters May 29th.