Among the films shortlisted for the Palme d'Or this year, the festival's top prize, is an unlikely American gorefest -- a comic book adaptation, of all things -- making waves for its style and unique film noir treatment.

Sin City is one of the most talked about films to have come out of America this year, and here are some images from the star-studded premiere.

The fabulous Jessica Alba stars in the film as Nancy, a stripper.

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