Photo Story: Rocketman Photocall at the 72nd Cannes Film Festival

British musician and producer Elton John (L) and British actor Taron Egerton (R), who stars as the iconic musician, pose during the photocall for ‘Rocketman’ at the 72nd annual Cannes Film Festival, in Cannes, France.

The movie, one of the most anticipated films of the year, is presented out of competition at the festival which runs from 14 to 25 May.

‘Rocketman’  explores the singer’s long and successful songwriting partnership with lyricist Bernie Taupin, the result of a random pairing by a London record company, which produced seven consecutive US number one albums in the three years between 1972-75.

Between 1970 and 1976, the duo’s songwriting partnership produced a string of hit singles such as “Your Song”, “Rocket Man”, “Crocodile Rock”, “Daniel” and “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road”.

“Don’t Go Breaking My Heart”, a duet with the British singer Kiki Dee, went to number one in both the UK and US charts.

Photos: EPA-EFE/SEBASTIEN NOGIER