Cannes Film Festival returns with video address by Ukraine's Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says filmmakers cannot ‘stay silent’ during Cannes opening address

“We need a new Chaplin who will demonstrate that the cinema of our time is not silent,” Zelenskyy, 44, said.

President Zelensky gets touching standing ovation at Cannes Film Festival

President Zelensky received a heartwarming standing ovation after delivering a speech via Zoom at the Cannes Film Festival.Speaking about cinema vs reality, he referenced Charlie Chaplin, telling the audience: "The hate of men will pass, and dictators die, and the power they took from the people wil...

Zelensky appeals to Cannes audience

How does the Cannes Film Festival deal with the war? Ukrainian President Zelensky asked this question via video message in view of the violence in his country at the opening ceremony.

Zelenskyy tells filmmakers to stand for free speech at 75th Cannes Film Festival: 'Fight the dictatorship'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy encouraged filmmakers to utilize their talents to speak out against aggressive world leaders at the 75th Cannes Film Festival Tuesday.

Zelensky opens Cannes Film Festival, links war and cinema

The 75th Cannes Film Festival kicked off Tuesday with an eye turned to Russia’s war in Ukraine and a live satellite video address from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who called on a …

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky appeals for solidarity at Cannes Film Festival opening ceremony

A parade of Oscar winners on Tuesday kicked off the 75th Cannes Film Festival, devoting special attention to the war in Ukraine as it returned to high-wattage form after the lifting of Covid rules.