It has been all downhill for ?8.5m Van Wolfswinkel - signed from Sporting Lisbon as the supposed answer to Chris Hughton's goalscoring problems - since a fortuitous opening-day goal against Everton.
This year's event has a significant British presence, with films from Mike Leigh and Ken Loach in contention for the prestigious Palme d'Or award and several other titles showcased in other areas of the programme.