Robert De Niro is expected at Tuesday's opening ceremony of the 78th Cannes Film Festival, during which the 81-year-old is to receive an honorary Palm d'Or for his life's work – much of it having graced the event over the last 50 years.

Leonardo DiCaprio is set to present the honorary Palme d'Or for lifetime achievement to veteran Hollywood icon Robert De Niro during the opening ceremony of the Cannes Film Festival on Tuesday, May 13.

The 78th Cannes Film Festival opens Tuesday with expectations running high for what could be a banner edition. All of the ingredients — an absurd number of stars, top-tier filmmakers, political intrigue — seem to be lined up for the French Riviera spectacular.