Fat Cannes, Robert De Niro received the Palma d’Or Honorary Award. Although known for his approach to ‘calling a shovel a shovel’, he pronounced a political discourse there.
In his acceptance speech, he called President Donald Trump for his decisions, who went from democracy to his rates plans.
“In my country, we are fighting like hell for democracy that we once begins. That affects us all here, because art is the melting that unites people, like tonight. Art seeks truth. Art hugs diversity. That is why art is a threat,” said the winner of the Oscar.
He continued: That is why we are a threat to autocrats and fascists, the United States Philistine President has designated the head of one of our main cultural institutions. [the Kennedy Center]”
“He has reduced funds and support for arts, humanities and education. And now he has announced a 100 percent tariff on films produced outside the United States, he let that sink,” the 81 -year -old player triggered.
The winner of the Golden Globe added: “You cannot put a price on creativity, but apparently you can put a tariff. Of course, this is unacceptable. All these attacks are unacceptable. And this is not just an American problem, it is global. Just like a movie, we cannot simply sit and look. We have to act and we have to act now.”
“It is time for all those who care about the freedom to organize, protest, and when there are elections, vote. Vote. Tonight, and during the next 11 days, we show our strength and commitment to celebrate art at this glorious festival. Liberté, Égalité, Fraternal,” the actor concluded.
It is pertinent to mention that Leonardo DiCaprio presented the honorary Palma d’Or a Robert.
