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Robert De Niro calls for protest against 'philistine' Trump as Cannes opens

  • Robert De Niro received an honorary Palme d'Or during the 78th Cannes Film Festival opening ceremony on May 13, 2025, in Cannes, France.
  • His speech criticizing U.S. President Donald Trump came after Trump announced plans to impose a full tariff on international films, alongside reducing funding for the arts.
  • The festival features 22 films competing for the Palme d'Or, includes a three-film salute to Ukraine, and addresses geopolitics and the prominent #MeToo case against Gérard Depardieu.
  • Leonardo DiCaprio described De Niro as a quintessential actor and commended him for his efforts in defending democratic values, while De Niro remarked that this is precisely why art poses a challenge to authoritarian regimes and fascists worldwide.
  • This edition underlines cinema’s engagement with political tensions, suggesting Cannes continues as a key platform for artistic expression amid global controversies.
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De Niro says Hollywood worried about 'wrath of Trump'

Robert De Niro told AFP Wednesday that many in Hollywood share his views on US President Donald Trump -- whom he denounced at the Cannes film festival opening -- but the industry is worried about speaking out against him.

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