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Julian Assange Makes First Public Appearance at Cannes, Promotes Documentary on WikiLeaks Saga

The WikiLeaks founder, recently recovered from imprisonment, signals a return to activism while attending the premiere of Eugene Jarecki's 'The Six Billion Dollar Man.'

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 attended the Cannes Film Festival to promote Eugene Jarecki's documentary, marking his first public appearance since his 2024 release from prison under a U.S. plea deal.
  • The documentary, 'The Six Billion Dollar Man,' revisits WikiLeaks' major disclosures, Assange's legal battles, and allegations of U.S. efforts to suppress press freedom.
  • Assange, now based in Australia, has recovered physically and mentally and is contemplating renewed political activism, according to his wife Stella.
  • During a photocall, Assange wore a T-shirt listing Palestinian children killed in the Israel-Hamas conflict, emphasizing his continued focus on global injustices.
  • The Cannes premiere underscores the festival's support for freedom of information and press rights, with the film presenting Assange as a complex figure and a symbol of transparency advocacy.