Criticism of Trump: Robert de Niro calls to defend democracy
« Art is democracy, » emphasizes Robert de Niro at the opening of this year’s Cannes Film Festival. The American drama icon was awarded the golden palm of honor on Tuesday evening at the Croisette.
With a smile on the face – more or less – de Niro accepts the award. In his acceptance speech, he not only calls on to defend democracy, but also criticizes the current US President Donald Trump. The reason: Trump plans to occupy films produced abroad with high tariffs. More precisely, with a 100 percent custom. « You can’t take creativity with a price. »
Leonardo DiCaprio presented the golden palm of honor to Robert de Niro on Tuesday evening. Photo: AFP
The 81-year-old draws attention to the fact that this is not just an American problem, but a global. Rather, he sees democracy in danger of people like Trump.
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Legendary appearance of Tarantino
And like Leonardo DiCaprio, who presented de Niro the palm of honor, would say about his mentor and fellow actor: « He doesn’t say much, but if so it is important. »
Quentin Tarantino drops the microphone onto the floor after its opening cry. Photo: AFP
Nobody other than Quentin Tarantino personally opens the film festival officially – and even screaming before finally throwing the microphone on the floor and storming off the stage. An appearance that will certainly be remembered by many.
Opening film soon in Luxembourg
This year’s opening film, on the other hand, turns out to be less remarkable, which will be shown in the Luxembourg cinemas from next week: « Partir and Jour » by Amélie Boninn. This is a mixture of comedy and musical, although it would certainly have been more clear not to make a musical out of the story.
The film with Juliette Armanet in the leading role comes quite flat and predictable, but still ensures successful laughs and finally offers a gentle feel -good cinema experience.
