MUMBAI: Woody Allen‘s latest romantic comedy Midnight in Paris will open the 64th Festival de Cannes on May 11.

The film, shot in Paris comprises an international cast including Owen Wilson, Rachel McAdams and Marion Cotillard who are accompanied by Kathy Bates, Adrien Brody, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, Gad Elmaleh and Léa Seydoux. 

Cannes director Thierry Frémaux described the film as "a wonderful love letter to Paris", as stated on the festival website.

The 64th Festival de Cannes will take place from 11 to 22 May. The film will release in France on 11 May.