The meal deal: Woody Allen, Jessica Chastain and Kirsten Dunst at the Cannes opening dinner

The same goes for Kirsten Dunst, who sat across from him at a table with fellow juror, George Miller.

Allen and Previn darted out before the veal dish was served, accompanied by Stoll, who appeared to be acting as their minder.

Woody Allen was the first one in and the first one out at Wednesday’s kick-off dinner for the 2016 Cannes film festival, held immediately following the opening night screening of the film-maker’s 47th movie, Café Society.