I have great respect for Elvis Mitchell and one must remember that David Lynch was heading the Palme D'Or Committee. Lynch is known for his offbeat senses, so I offer another grain of salt. As well, Sharon Stone is also on the committee and The Pianist is a politically correct film to honour in Frankreich right (no pun intended) about now. Here is the NY Times report on the festival: http://www.nytimes.com/2002/05/27/movies/27CANN.html Gretchen Ehrenberg Hattert, R-P Germany