Overview

• German directors Mascha Schilinski, Fatih Akin, and Christian Petzold are receiving praise at Cannes for their innovative films, with Schilinski's entry considered a strong contender for the Palme d’Or.
• Hollywood stars like Kristen Stewart and Wes Anderson are turning to Europe for film production, highlighting the financial and logistical challenges in the U.S. industry.
• Kristen Stewart revealed she had to leave the U.S. to secure funding for her directorial debut, which was filmed in Latvia.
• Donald Trump’s proposal to impose tariffs on foreign-made films has created further uncertainty for American filmmakers, intensifying the shift of productions abroad.
• Pedro Pascal and other actors expressed concerns about the political climate in the U.S., with Pascal calling it intimidating to address such topics publicly.