Cannes 2016: Police stage attack drill ahead of Cannes film festival

Fortunately, it was only a staged exercise directed by French officials who were preparing for the arrival of Hollywood’s most popular stars.

Woody Allen, Julia Roberts, George Clooney and Robert DeNiro are some of 200 A listers that have jetted into the festival.

Allen’s movie Cafe Society starring Steve Carell and Kristen Stewart started the festival with standing ovation.