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The Cannes dress code polices bodies. Why doesn't the festival protect them?

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Halle Berry said she had to ditch her original outfit plans for the red carpet because her gown violated the dress code.

Ezra Miller , Shia LaBeouf and James Franco also attended Cannes premieres this year .

The strict dress code has raised concerns about what kind of behavior is barred from the festival.

Cannes banned Théo Navarro-Mussy , who was accused of rape, from walking the red carpet for the movie Case 137 , which he stars in.

This is the first time in the festival’s 78-year history that a ban has been put into place.

Miller , LaBeouf , Franco and Spacey had their moment to shine at Cannes .