Cannes 2025 opening ceremony: Robert De Niro awarded honorary Palme d'Or
The Cannes Film Festival opened on Tuesday for its 78th edition drawing in much of the cinema world, from Robert De Niro and Leonardo DiCaprio to renowned filmmaker Quentin Tarantino.
READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/05/14/cannes-day-one-robert-de-niro-awarded-honorary-palme-dor
Spark your senses, wake your wonder. Euronews Culture seeks to show creativity in action and inspire our audience to explore the world through the five senses. Start your journey through the best of Europe's arts, gastronomy, traditions and high-end craftsmanship.
00:00The 78th Cannes Film Festival opened on Tuesday bringing together the world's most famous cinema personalities to celebrate another year of storytelling.
00:11Day One featured a star-studded lineup from world-renowned filmmaker Quentin Tarantino to supermodel Bella Hadid.
00:18American actors Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro, who've worked alongside each other on three occasions, stole the show on the opening day.
00:26DiCaprio, who skipped the red carpet, awarded veteran 81-year-old De Niro with an honorary Pomodoro.
00:32But every once in a while, even the most private of giants deserves their moment.
00:38A moment to be acknowledged, not just for their work, but for the quiet, lasting influence they've had on so many lives.
00:47On my life.
00:48So without trying to speak for the entire world of cinema here tonight, but probably doing it anyway,
00:55There is no one more deserving of this Pomdor Lifetime Achievement Award than Mr. Robert De Niro.
01:03De Niro, an outspoken critic of Donald Trump, quickly shifted the moment to politics as he slammed the U.S. president for his administration's attacks on arts and culture.
01:12America's philistine president has had himself appointed head of one of our premier cultural institutions.
01:21He has cut funding and support to the arts, humanities, and education.
01:26And now he has announced a 100% tariff on films produced outside the U.S.
01:33Let that sink in for a minute.
01:37You can't put a price on creativity, but apparently you can put a tariff on it.
01:44Of course, this is unacceptable.
01:46All these attacks are unacceptable.
01:51The opening ceremony concluded a hectic day, which featured a three-film tribute to Ukraine
01:56and the premiere of a restored version of Charlie Chaplin's iconic The Gold Rush, which celebrates its centenary this year.
02:03French actress Juliette Binoche will head the 78th edition of the festival's jury.
02:07The jury, which also includes Halle Berry and Jeremy Strong, will watch all 22 films vying for this year's Palme d'Or
02:14and decide on the recipient on the 24th of May.
