Archive · 20 May 2025
De Niro Honored at Cannes, Criticizes Trump Policies
Imagine a huge movie party in Cannes!
This year, Robert De Niro, a famous actor, got a special award for all his movies.
His friend, Leonardo DiCaprio, gave him the award.
De Niro talked about how important it is to let artists make their own work and spoke against some rules by the President.
People who love movies were all there to watch and celebrate.
Robert De Niro received an honorary Palme d’Or at the 78th Cannes Film Festival.
Leonardo DiCaprio presented the award to De Niro.
De Niro delivered a speech emphasizing artistic freedom and democracy.
De Niro criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's policies.
The festival runs from May 12 to May 24.
- Who
- Robert De Niro, Leonardo DiCaprio, Donald Trump
- What
- De Niro received an honorary Palme d’Or at Cannes.
- When
- May 13, 2025
- Where
- Cannes Film Festival
- Why
- To honor De Niro's lifetime achievements and allow him to critique U.S. policies
Critics
Supporters
U.S. Policies
Critics
Those critical of current U.S. policies on arts funding and international film taxation.
Supporters
Supporters of current U.S. policies
- Award Recipient
- Robert De Niro
- Award Presenter
- Leonardo DiCaprio
- Event
- Cannes Film Festival
- Award Type
- Honorary Palme d’Or
- De Niro Partner
- Tiffany Chen
- Festival Dates
- May 12-24, 2025
