In pics: red carpet before premiere of "Ash Is Purest White" at Cannes Film Festival

Chinese director Jia Zhangke (R), Chinese actor Liao Fan (L) and Chinese actress Zhao Tao pose on the red carpet before the premiere of the film "Ash Is Purest White" at the 71st Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, on May 11, 2018. The 71st Cannes Film Festival is held here from May 8 to May 19. (Xinhua/Luo Huanhuan)