Overview

• The Cannes Film Festival introduced a stricter dress code prohibiting nudity and voluminous gowns with long trains, citing decency and logistical concerns.
• High-profile stars like Heidi Klum openly defied the rules, while Halle Berry adapted her wardrobe last minute to comply with the new guidelines.
• Robert De Niro used his honorary Palme speech to denounce threats to democracy and advocate for activism against authoritarianism globally.
• Jury president Juliette Binoche highlighted inclusivity and honored Palestinian photojournalist Fatima Hassouna, who was killed in a recent conflict.
• The festival opened with the premiere of the comedy 'Partir Un Jour,' though reactions to the film leaned toward it being a light and unremarkable selection.