Overview

• The 78th Cannes Film Festival officially began at the Grand Théâtre Lumière with a star-studded opening ceremony.
• Robert De Niro received an honorary Palme d'Or, presented by Leonardo DiCaprio, who praised him as a generational icon and cinematic pioneer.
• In his acceptance speech, De Niro criticized Donald Trump’s cuts to arts funding and tariffs on cinema, calling for action to defend democracy and artistic freedom.
• Juliette Binoche, President of the Jury, emphasized the resilience of art and its role in preserving dreams and freedom, urging the festival to champion these ideals.
• Amélie Bonnin’s 'Partir un jour' premiered as the out-of-competition opening film, showcasing the festival's commitment to supporting emerging voices in cinema.