Tilda SWINDton: Oscar winning actress has her blonde locks thrown around in the breeze at Cannes

PUBLISHED: 12:36 EST, 25 May 2013 | UPDATED: 12:36 EST, 25 May 2013

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She is well known for her distinctive style and eclectic choice of film roles that never fail to stir emotion.

But it was Tilda Swinton's hair that was the center of attention as she attended a press conference in Cannes on Saturday afternoon.

The 52-year-old British actress was immaculately dressed for her photo call for her new film Only Lovers Left Alive.

Hair raising: Tilda Swinton had her hair caught by the wind as she attended the press conference for Only Lovers Left Alive while in Cannes on Saturday

But despite arriving at the event without a hair out of place - and wearing stunning pieces by Chanel - the Oscar winner soon found her locks being blustered around in a sudden gust of wind.

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Her blonde bob was practically on end as it was playfully lifted up in the air by the elements.

The Michael Clayton star laughed as her follicles waved in the breeze as she posed alongside her latest director and co-stars.

Smiling beauty: The actress was as amused as onlookers as she found herself battling the elements at the press call

Slick style: The Scottish actress was smartly dressed in a well tailored jacket, large buttoned top, and pristine white trousers

Slick style: The Scottish actress was smartly dressed in a well tailored jacket, large buttoned top by Chanel, and pristine white trousers

British humour: Tilda and her Only Lovers Left Alive co-star Tom Hiddleston giggled as they attended the press event together

Only Lovers Left Alive is just the latest vampire epic to be produced by Hollywood.

Tilda plays a centuries old blood sucker named Eve who is reunited with her lover Adam, played by fellow Brit Tom Hiddleston, who has become depressed and disillusioned by the direction of humanity.

Their relationship is thrown into turmoil when Eve's sister Ava, played by Mia Wasikowska, arrives in town.

Hold on to your hair: Tilda's follicles were caught in the wind as she posed for cameras

Gel and no gel: Tom's hair seemed better prepared for the blustery conditions of the Cannes riviera

On-screen lovers: The acting pair play vampires who have shared a centuries long relationship in the romance drama

The independent film is sure to be much more high-brow than the usual vampire films produced by Hollywood.

And indeed director Jim Jarmusch, who also attended the press call, has stressed the film is much more of a romance than a vampire flick.

'These two lovers are archetypal outsiders, classic bohemians, extremely intelligent and sophisticated — yet still in full possession of their animal instincts,' he is quoted as saying in official Cannes documents related to the film.

'They have traveled the world and experienced many remarkable things, always inhabiting the shadowed margins of society,# he continues.

'And, like their own love story, their particular perspective on human history spans centuries — because they happen to be vampires.'

Toothy performers: They will be sinking their teeth into their human victims as the play an undead couple called Adam and Eve

Only Lovers: The film will follow the pair as they struggle to keep their supernatural existence under wraps in modern day society

Tom Hiddleston was also on the red carpet to address the Cannes crowds on Saturday looking sharp in a smart blue suit - which practically mirrored the outfit worn by Swinton.

Hiddleston perhaps applied a bit of gel to his own hair as his stood firm as he posed alongside Tilda while her hair caught the breeze.

Meanwhile director Jarmusch and co-star John Hurt looked a little more relaxed in dark shirts and jackets.

Film team: Tilda and Tom were joined by director Jim Jarmusch and co-star John Hurt for the Only Lovers Left Alive photo call

While Tilda's hair-raising moment amused onlookers, it actually mimics the sprawling mohawk that she sports in a new campaign for Chanel.

The blonde actress - whose ethereal beauty has captivated cinema goers and fashion experts alike - was chosen by Karl Lagerfeld to front the latest campaign for the iconic French luxury fashion house.

It is no surprise that Tilda would be top of his list as the latest collection romanticizes Scottish heritage, with Swinton herself being of Scottish descent and residing in the Highlands.

Highland beauty: The Scottish actress has been selected to front the latest campaign for luxury fashion house Chanel

The star appears in a glamorous photograph with her hair spilling forward and dressed in tartan tinted pieces.

Prior to the Chanel shoot, Tilda served as a brand ambassador for Scottish fashion house, Pringle, appearing in a number of their campaigns between 2010 and 2012.

In for a hug: Tilda and Tom bid each other farewell after the press conference ended

Don't bite my neck! The pair will play vampires in love in the new film which will be released in the future

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True beauty.. incredible actress.

- lizzy , Canada, Canada, 26/5/2013 17:28

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I thought it was Thom Yorke from Radiohead!

- Mishneal , Any Town, United States, 26/5/2013 16:53

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Scary !

- nobby , the Nether Region, 26/5/2013 16:52

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She reminds me of a female David Bowie, specifically in the video 'Let's Dance' ~ At his very best and in his prime. She looks remarkable for 52, thought she was still in her early 40's. Actually, she could even pass for 30's!

- Tell it like it is , London, United Kingdom, 26/5/2013 15:36

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She has this unique, stunning look and topped with being an amazing actress!

- Deena , London, 26/5/2013 15:33

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Tilda Swinton is an utterly brilliant actress. Her look is her own - unlike all the plastic, tanned and primped bores out there - that makes her a far more attractive proposition.

- LJ , Southern England, 26/5/2013 15:00

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She is such a brilliant actress, breath of fresh air to be honest!

- Mel , Home, 26/5/2013 13:02

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I'm sorry she's a very strange looking odd lady - Mr Pink , Ashford Kent, 26...............yes, every woman should conform and look like she's auditioning for TOWIE. Whatever next? Women chosing how they look without reference to people like you?? Women not being considered by their looks before all else?? I don't know if you've heard, but every human being is completely individual and the only strange thing is to try to eradicate your individuality and to spend your time being surgically reconfigured to suit everyone else. It seems to me that TS is much more normal than a lot of people we look to for standardised beauty.

- EH , UK, 26/5/2013 12:12

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She looks like David Bowie.

- Joan , Calgary, 26/5/2013 11:36

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I'm sorry she's a very strange looking odd lady

- Mr Pink , Ashford Kent, 26/5/2013 11:01

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