Steven Spielberg's 'The BFG' screened in Cannes

Director Steven Spielberg poses on the red carpet as he arrives for the screening of the film "The BFG" at the 69th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, May 14, 2016.[Photo/Xinhua]

American Oscar-winning director Steven Spielberg's latest film "The BFG" premiered Saturday at the 69th Cannes Film Festival.

"The BFG" (The Big Friendly Giant) tells the imaginative story of a young girl and the giant who introduces her to the wonders and perils of Giant Country.

The BFG, while a giant himself, is a Big Friendly Giant and nothing like the other inhabitants of Giant Country, standing 24-foot-tall with enormous ears and a keen sense of smell, he is the smallest of the giants and a vegetarian. Upon her arrival in Giant Country, Sophie is initially frightened, but realizes the BFG is quite charming. He teaches Sophie all about the magic of dreams. Having both been on their own in the world up until now, their affection for one another quickly grows.