In a week full of premieres and parties, Kirsten Dunst managed to find a spot of free time yesterday for a bit of sunbathing and a dip in the pool.

The Spiderman star showed off her toned figure in a black halterneck bikini before gracing the red carpet at the closing ceremony of the Cannes film festival yesterday.

The 28-year-old, who has been in the town for the week-long ceremony, is staying at the luxury Eden Roc hotel in Cap d'Antibes.

Sunning in Cannes: Kirsten Dunst strips down to her swimwear at the Eden Roc hotel in Cap d'Antibes yesterday

She has been a regular on the red carpet all week, and attended a charity ball on Saturday night for Aids research - arriving with a motorcade of police to protect her.

But as well as being involved in the glitz and glamour of the festival, she also showed her directorial skills at the Critic's Week - a short film titled B*****d.

It stars Brian Geraghty from The Hurt Locker in a six minute piece about a young couple in crisis that find their way to a seedy motel.

In her official director's statement, she said: 'This film explores what makes the unbelievable believable. When we hear a story that seems mysterious or far-fetched, we put more trust in its accuracy the longer ago it took place.

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Covering up: Kirsten Dunst chats with a friend after taking a dip

'As the centuries pass, the truth becomes more malleable. We grow less skeptical of what we might otherwise dismiss as incredible. Our perspective changes. This film addresses the eerie transformation of a familiar myth when displaced to the present.'

Kristen then presented an award for the Best Director during the closing ceremony at the 63rd Cannes Film Festival last night wearing an eye-catching turquoise dress, coiffured hair, bright red lipstick and nude heels.

The coveted top prize at the festival, the Palme d'Or, went to the Thai film Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives, a movie which was loved by the jury and film-makers, but less by the audiences and critics.

Blue belle: The actress presented the best director award at the closing ceremony last night

Meanwhile Grace Jones was also frolicking at the Eden Roc pool.

The 62-year-old actress and singer showed the younger women how it is done in a black one-piece and bright pink sarong - and with a significantly younger man on her arm.

She has been the life and soul of the party in Cannes this week.

On Tuesday, Grace celebrated her 62nd birthday at Le Baron club at a party hosted by Belvedere Vodka.

The celebration was crowned by the arrival of a £1,000 chocolate birthday cake and a performance by the birthday girl in a corset, top hat and long gloves.

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Cuddling close: Grace Jones hugs her man. She celebrated her 62nd birthday in still in Cannes during the week with a £1,000 chocolate cake

Making waves: The diva shows off her swimming prowess