Robert De Niro received an honorary Palme d’Or award at the 78th Cannes Film Festival, where he delivered a powerful speech criticising Donald Trump’s policies.
De Niro expressed his concerns about the impact of Trump’s presidency on democracy, the arts, and education.
“We are fighting like hell for the democracy we once took for granted,” De Niro said, emphasising that art is democratic and inclusive, bringing people together and embracing diversity, according to Deadline. He slammed Trump’s actions, including cutting funding for the arts, humanities, and education, and imposing a 100 per cent tariff on foreign films. “You can’t put a price on creativity, but apparently you can put a tariff on it,” De Niro added.
De Niro stressed that Trump’s actions are not just an American problem but a global one, requiring collective action. “We can’t all just sit back and watch. We have to act and we have to act now, not with violence but with great passion and determination,” he urged.
Halle Berry forced to change outfit
Actress Halle Berry shared during the Cannes jury press conference that she had to make a last-minute fashion change due to the new rules for the attendees. Ahead of the mega event, the organisers of the 78th Cannes Film Festival have announced the new dress code for the attendees regarding the gala screenings at the Grand Theatre Lumiere. For the red carpet look, the organisers have prohibited the outfits which promote ‘nudity’ for ‘decency’ reasons. ‘I had an amazing dress by Gupta that I cannot wear because it’s too big of a train,” Berry said regarding her look for the opening night gala, adding, ‘I’m not going to break the rules. The nudity part is also probably a good rule’. (Agencies)
