American cinema shines in Deauville at its 51st Film Festival

The Normandy beach town of Deauville is welcoming Hollywood heavyweights Kristen Stewart, Pamela Anderson and Kim Novak alongside indie talents at this year’s American Film Festival. FRANCE 24’s Genie Godula brings us the highlights of the opening weekend, as Michael Angelo Covino’s “Splitsville” kicks off proceedings, starring Dakota Johnson and Kyle Marvin. We also hear more about Kristen Stewart’s and Scarlett Johansson’s directorial débuts and the retrospectives providing insight into American film icons. Plus tributes pour in from the world of music, fashion and movies following the death of designer Giorgio Armani.