英语文摘:Time unveiled "Top 10 Cannes Film Festival movies" of all time

BEIJING, May 16(Xinhuanet) -- Though disturbed by volcanic ash and Tsunami, the 63rd Cannes Film Festival kicked off as scheduled on Thursday. As always, the star-studded red carpet attracted the spotlights of global media. Hundreds of movies will take part in the competition of various units to win the top prize Palme d'Or.

U.S. Time magazine has ranked a list of "Top 10 Cannes Film Festival Movies" of all time. Let's take a look back at those most remarkable movies.

1. "The Third Man", 1949

Poster of "The Third Man"

The early history of Cannes was quiet unusual. Beginning on September 1, 1939 – the day when Germany invaded Poland, the jury panel actually awarded the top prize till 1946. Then with no prizes in 1947 and 1948, Cannes crowned an undisputed winner in 1949.

The jury's choice was Graham Greene's murder mystery: "The Third Man."