British actor Sacha Baron Cohen sits on a camel during a photocall on the Croisette for his latest movie "The Dictator" in Cannes May 16, 2012. "The Dictator" is Cohen's fourth comedy film featuring the story of Admiral General Aladeen, a dictator from the fictional North African country of the Republic of Wadiya.Reuters 
Actress Freida Pinto arrives on the red carpet at the 65th Cannes Film Festival.Facebook 
British actor Sacha Baron Cohen sits on a camel during a photocall on the Croisette for his latest movie "The Dictator" in Cannes May 16, 2012. "The Dictator" is Cohen's fourth comedy film featuring the story of Admiral General Aladeen, a dictator from the fictional North African country of the Republic of Wadiya.Reuters 
Czech model Eva Herzigova arrives on the red carpet for the screening of the film "Moonrise Kingdom", by director Wes Anderson, in competition at the 65th Cannes Film Festival May 16, 2012.Reuters 
Alec Baldwin (L) carries Hilaria Thomas (R) while arriving on the red carpet for the screening of the film "Moonrise Kingdom", by director Wes Anderson, in competition at the 65th Cannes Film Festival May 16, 2012.Reuters 
Singer Beth Ditto performs during the opening ceremony of the 65th Cannes Film Festival May 16, 2012.Reuters 
Actress Fan Bing Bing arrives on the red carpet for the screening of the film "Moonrise Kingdom", by director Wes Anderson, in competition at the 65th Cannes Film Festival May 16, 2012.Reuters 
Actress Jane Fonda arrives on the red carpet for the screening of the film "Moonrise Kingdom", by director Wes Anderson, in competition at the 65th Cannes Film Festival May 16, 2012.Reuters 
Singer Lana Del Rey arrives on the red carpet for the screening of the film "Moonrise Kingdom", by director Wes Anderson, in competition at the 65th Cannes Film Festival May 16, 2012.Reuters 
Jury members of the 65th Cannes Film Festival (L to R) Diane Kruger, Emmanuelle Devos, Ewan McGregor, Jean-Paul Gaultier, Hiam Abbass, Nanni Moretti, Raoul Peck, Andrea Arnold and Alexander Payne arrive on the red carpet for the screening of the film "Moonrise Kingdom" by Wes Anderson in competition at the 65th Cannes Film Festival May 16, 2012.Reuters 
Actress Vahina Giocante arrives on the red carpet for the screening of the film "Moonrise Kingdom", by director Wes Anderson, in competition at the 65th Cannes Film Festival May 16, 2012.Reuters 
French actress Marie Gillain arrives on the red carpet for the screening of the film "Moonrise Kingdom", by director Wes Anderson, in competition at the 65th Cannes Film Festival May 16, 2012.Reuters 
Actress Eva Longoria arrives on the red carpet for the screening of the film "Moonrise Kingdom", by director Wes Anderson, in competition at the 65th Cannes Film Festival May 16, 2012.Reuters
Cannes Film Festival 2012 kicked off on May 16 with glamour and a camel on the red carpet.
The film fest began with the world premiere of the film Moonrise Kingdom by Wes Anderson starring Bruce Willis and Bill Murray.
Along with the cast members of the film, the Italian president of the 65th Cannes Film Festival jury - Nanni Moretti - and jury members Diane Kruger, Emmanuelle Devos, Ewan McGregor, Jean-Paul Gaultier, Hiam Abbass, Raoul Peck, Andrea Arnold and Alexander Payne were present on the red carpet.
But the man who stole the show on first day of the film festival was comedian Sacha Baron Cohen as he arrived on the promenade at the festival.
Cohen, who is promoting his new film, arrived at the festival as "The Dictator" on a camel.
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