Pawel Pawlikowski's "Fatherland" is one of the most anticipated films among the 21 titles vying for the prestigious Palme d'Or this year.

The Polish filmmaker returns to Cannes after winning the festival's best director award in 2018 with " Cold War ." The historical romantic drama set between Communist Poland and Paris went on to win the top European Film Awards and earn multiple Oscar nominations.

Pawel Pawlikowski's 'Cold War' also won the People's Choice Award for Best European Film Image: Britta Pedersen/dpa/picture alliance

Pawlikowski's new film is another exploration of the early Cold War period.…