Things get underway Tuesday with the unveiling of Juliette Binoche’s jury, a three-film tribute to Ukraine and the opening night film, Amélie Bonnin’s French romance “Leave One Day.” At the festival’s opening ceremony, Robert De Niro will receive an honorary Palme d’Or, 49 years after “Taxi Driver” won Cannes’ top prize.

Leonardo DiCaprio will present Robert De Niro with the honorary Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival's opening ceremony on Tuesday.

The 78th Cannes Film Festival kicks off today with actor Robert De Niro being honored with a lifetime achievement award presented by pal Leonardo DiCaprio