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Shia LaBeouf arrives at the airport to catch a departing flight out of town on Sunday (May 20) in Nice, France.

The 25-year-old actor spent a few days at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival, premiering his film Lawless with co-stars Jessica Chastain, Tom Hardy, Mia Wasikowska, and Guy Pearce.

Shia also attended the photo call for Lawless this past weekend.

“I’ve made a lot of movies about plot and device,” Shia told the Washington Post at the festival about choosing film roles. “Now, I find myself being attracted to — and being allowed to make — more movies about people and characters.”

“I’m going to be doing things that I like for a while, until the business says ‘No, we need you to do this, or you can’t work,’” Shia added.

Shia LaBeouf attends the premiere of his film Lawless held at the Palais des Festivals during the 2012 Cannes Film Festival on Saturday (May 19) in Cannes, France.

The 25-year-old actor was joined at the premiere by his co-stars, including Guy Pearce. The Artist‘s Berenice Bejo also was in attendance!

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Shia recently defended his bad boy behavior in an interview with ET Canada.

“Stupidity brought that on… that’s really simple,” Shia said. “I’m a human being, I make mistakes. I’m learning and I’m growing.”

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Jessica Chastain glimmers in gold on the red carpet at the premiere of her film Lawless during the 2012 Cannes Film Festival on Saturday (May 19) in Cannes, France.

The Oscar-nominated actress was joined by her co-stars Tom Hardy and Mia Wasikowska, who was gorgeous in a J. Mendel plum textured silk cloque deep v-neck gown.

Jessica and Mia also met up with co-star Shia LaBeouf earlier in the day for a photo call!

Lawless is a gangster tale inspired by the true life stories told in author Matt Bondurant‘s novel “The Wettest County in the World.”

Shia LaBeouf suits up for the Lawless photo call during the 2012 Cannes Film Festival on Saturday (May 19) in Cannes, France.

The 25-year-old actor was joined by co-stars Tom Hardy, Guy Pearce, Jessica Chastain, Gary Oldman, Jason Clarke, and Mia Wasikowska.

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Lawless is based on Matt Bondurant‘s 2008 historical novel “The Wettest County in the World,” and tells the story of three brothers (Hardy, LaBeouf, and Clarke) who get into the bootlegging business.

Check out the trailer in case you missed it!

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Shia LaBeouf poses with pistols in this character poster for Lawless.

Also featured: Tom Hardy, Mia Wasikowska, Guy Pearce, Jessica Chastain, Gary Oldman, and Jason Clarke.

Here’s the film’s synopsis: Lawless is the true story of the infamous Bondurant Brothers: bootlegging siblings who made a run for the American Dream in Prohibition-era Virginia. In this epic gangster tale, inspired by true-life tales of author Matt Bondurant‘s family in his novel “The Wettest County in the World”, the loyalty of three brothers is put to the test against the backdrop of the nation’s most notorious crime wave.

The drama is slated to hit theaters August 31. Check out the trailer in case you missed it!
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Shia LaBeouf attends a photo call for his short film, Howard Cantour.com, during the 2012 Cannes Film Festival on Friday (May 18) in Cannes, France.

The 25-year-old actor stepped behind the camera for the project, directing Jim Gaffigan who plays a film critic.

Shia previously produced Linkin Park‘s “New Divide” music video, as well as Kid Cudi‘s “Marijuana.”

He also worked on the short film Born Villain for Marilyn Manson‘s last album.

Shia‘s also in town to premiere Lawless, in which he stars opposite Tom Hardy, Guy Pearce, Gary Oldman, Mia Wasikowska, and Jessica Chastain.
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Shia LaBeouf lands at Cote d’Azur Airport on Thursday (May 17) in Nice, France.

The 25-year-old actor is in town for the 2012 Cannes Film Festival where he’ll be busy promoting two projects.

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Shia‘s new film Lawless – co-starring Tom Hardy, Jessica Chastain, and Mia Wasikowska – will be screened as part of the festival’s competition.

He’ll also be presenting his short film Howard Cantour.com during Critics Week.

In case you missed it, check out the trailer for Lawless!