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Julian Assange Makes First Public Appearance at Cannes, Promotes Documentary on WikiLeaks Saga

The WikiLeaks founder, recently recovered from imprisonment, signals a return to activism while attending the premiere of Eugene Jarecki's 'The Six Billion Dollar Man.'

Overview

  • Julian Assange attended the Cannes Film Festival to promote Eugene Jarecki's documentary, marking his first public appearance since his 2024 release from prison under a U.S. plea deal.
  • The documentary, 'The Six Billion Dollar Man,' revisits WikiLeaks' major disclosures, Assange's legal battles, and allegations of U.S. efforts to suppress press freedom.
  • Assange, now based in Australia, has recovered physically and mentally and is contemplating renewed political activism, according to his wife Stella.
  • During a photocall, Assange wore a T-shirt listing Palestinian children killed in the Israel-Hamas conflict, emphasizing his continued focus on global injustices.
  • The Cannes premiere underscores the festival's support for freedom of information and press rights, with the film presenting Assange as a complex figure and a symbol of transparency advocacy.