US EditionCannes, the global Colosseum of film, readies for 78th edition
- The 78th Cannes Film Festival begins in Cannes, France, in May 2025, featuring a global selection of filmmakers and films competing for the Palme d'Or.
- This event occurs amid tensions from U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of 100-percent tariffs on films produced abroad, which has unsettled the international film industry.
- Notable participants include South African director Oliver Hermanus with "The History of Sound", Hollywood stars like Tom Cruise premiering "Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning", and an honorary Palme d'Or for Robert De Niro.
- Hermanus said the festival’s intensity demands preparation and calls it a "Colosseum-like" arena, emphasizing its meaningful impact on national and international cinema.
- The festival solidifies Cannes as a vital global platform for cinematic art despite geopolitical tensions and industry challenges such as streaming competition and tariff threats.
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