The 78th Cannes Film Festival opened with a star-studded ceremony, honoring Robert De Niro with an honorary Palme d’Or, as Hollywood’s finest gathered to celebrate cinema.
The Cannes Film Festival began its 78th edition, bringing together global icons of the film industry. The opening ceremony was highlighted by Robert De Niro receiving an honorary Palme d’Or from Leonardo DiCaprio, who praised him as "the archetype actor." De Niro expressed gratitude to the festival before addressing his views on the current U.S. political climate and its impact on the arts.
Quentin Tarantino officially declared the festival open, with a tribute planned for Western filmmaker George Sherman. A busy first day included screenings honoring Ukraine and a centennial presentation of Charlie Chaplin’s The Gold Rush.
This year’s competition features 22 films vying for the Palme d’Or, including works by Wes Anderson, Julia Ducournau, and Richard Linklater. The jury, chaired by Juliette Binoche, includes notable figures like Halle Berry, Jeremy Strong, and Hong Sang-soo.
President Vladimir Putin has approved the list of delegates for the upcoming Ukraine talks in Istanbul, appointing his aide, Vladimir Medinsky, as the head of the Russian delegation for the negotiations on May 15, according to the Kremlin.
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived late Wednesday in the Mediterranean city of Antalya to attend an informal meeting of NATO foreign ministers.
The U.S. State Department has given the green light for the possible sale of missiles and related systems to Türkiye, according to a Pentagon announcement on Wednesday.
Democrats are growing increasingly discouraged about the direction of their party, according to a new AP-NORC poll released six months after Donald Trump returned to the presidency.
President Vladimir Putin has approved the list of delegates for the upcoming Ukraine talks in Istanbul, appointing his aide, Vladimir Medinsky, as the head of the Russian delegation for the negotiations on May 15, according to the Kremlin.
U.S. President Donald Trump has not yet taken delivery of the $400 million Boeing 747-8 jet gifted by the Qatari royal family.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived late Wednesday in the Mediterranean city of Antalya to attend an informal meeting of NATO foreign ministers.
The U.S. State Department has given the green light for the possible sale of missiles and related systems to Türkiye, according to a Pentagon announcement on Wednesday.
Democrats are growing increasingly discouraged about the direction of their party, according to a new AP-NORC poll released six months after Donald Trump returned to the presidency.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the war in Gaza will not stop until Hamas is destroyed, following the release of US-Israeli soldier Edan Alexander.
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The 78th Cannes Film Festival has officially opened, offering a 12-day celebration of cinema featuring premieres, directorial debuts, and thought-provoking documentaries.
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President Vladimir Putin has approved the list of delegates for the upcoming Ukraine talks in Istanbul, appointing his aide, Vladimir Medinsky, as the head of the Russian delegation for the negotiations on May 15, according to the Kremlin.
U.S. President Donald Trump has not yet taken delivery of the $400 million Boeing 747-8 jet gifted by the Qatari royal family.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived late Wednesday in the Mediterranean city of Antalya to attend an informal meeting of NATO foreign ministers.
The U.S. State Department has given the green light for the possible sale of missiles and related systems to Türkiye, according to a Pentagon announcement on Wednesday.
Democrats are growing increasingly discouraged about the direction of their party, according to a new AP-NORC poll released six months after Donald Trump returned to the presidency.
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