Overview

• The 78th Festival de Cannes has implemented a new dress code prohibiting nudity and large trains on the red carpet, supported by jury president Juliette Binoche and member Halle Berry.
• Robert De Niro received an honorary Palme d’Or, using his acceptance speech to denounce Donald Trump’s proposed 100% tariffs on foreign films.
• The opening ceremony featured politically charged speeches addressing the Gaza conflict, support for Ukraine, and critiques of U.S. cultural protectionism.
• For the second time in the festival’s history, two Spanish films—Carla Simón’s 'Romería' and Oliver Laxe’s 'Sirat'—are competing in the official selection.
• The festival faces scrutiny for balancing its glamorous traditions with a growing focus on social and political issues.