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Julian Assange Attends Cannes Premiere of Documentary Reframing His Legacy

Assange, now recovered after years of detention, considers future activism as 'The Six Billion Dollar Man' highlights his role in press freedom debates.

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, his wife Stella Assange, and the team of the documentary film "The Six Billion Dollar Man" presented as part of Special Screenings, pose on the red carpet during arrivals for the screening of the film "The History of Sound" in competition at the 78th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, May 21, 2025. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, his wife Stella Assange, and the team of the documentary film "The Six Billion Dollar Man" presented as part of Special Screenings pose on the red carpet during arrivals for the screening of the film "The History of Sound" in competition at the 78th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, May 21, 2025. REUTERS/Stephane Mahe
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, his wife Stella Assange, and the team of the documentary film "The Six Billion Dollar Man" presented as part of Special Screenings, pose on the red carpet during arrivals for the screening of the film "The History of Sound" in competition at the 78th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, May 21, 2025. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier
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Overview

  • Julian Assange appeared at the Cannes Film Festival for the premiere of Eugene Jarecki's documentary, 'The Six Billion Dollar Man,' which explores his life and legacy.
  • The documentary features never-before-seen footage, testimony from key figures, and aims to present Assange's 'heroic qualities' while addressing controversies surrounding WikiLeaks.
  • Assange, who returned to Australia in 2024 after a plea deal with U.S. officials, has recovered physically and mentally from his years in detention, according to his wife, Stella.
  • Stella Assange noted that Julian is contemplating future political engagement as he reflects on global issues and his own experiences.
  • The Cannes invitation and the documentary underscore ongoing concerns about press freedom and government secrecy, with Reporters Without Borders highlighting a global decline in information rights.