The Cannes Film Festival opened and closed with significant political commentary. Robert De Niro's opening speech condemned the Trump administration's cuts to arts funding and addressed issues of dissent and forced disappearances. As the festival concluded amidst a region-wide blackout attributed to sabotage, Iranian director Jafar Panahi received the prestigious Palme d'Or for his film reflecting on his struggles as a political prisoner, amidst ongoing challenges in his homeland. The festival's atmosphere blended artistry and activism, particularly evident in the solidarity expressed by jury president Juliette Binoche towards Panahi.
Robert De Niro’s impassioned speech at Cannes criticized the Trump administration's arts funding cuts, and highlighted the plight of political prisoners like Jafar Panahi.
Jafar Panahi's Palme d'Or-winning film reflects on his harsh experiences as a political prisoner, emphasizing the importance of art in times of oppression.
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