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Robert De Niro Receives Honorary Palme d’Or at Cannes, Criticizes U.S. Film Tariffs

The actor accepted the lifetime achievement award from Leonardo DiCaprio, using his speech to denounce proposed tariffs on foreign films and advocate for democracy.

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US actor Robert De Niro (R) receives the Honorary Palme d'Or from US actor Leonardo Dicaprio onstage
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Overview

  • Robert De Niro was awarded the Honorary Palme d’Or at the 78th Cannes Film Festival for his lifetime contributions to cinema.
  • Leonardo DiCaprio presented the award, praising De Niro as the archetype of an actor and highlighting his influence on generations of performers.
  • In his acceptance speech, De Niro criticized President Donald Trump’s proposed 100% tariff on foreign-made films, calling it an attack on creativity and global cultural exchange.
  • De Niro urged audiences to defend democracy through organizing, protesting, and voting, invoking France’s motto 'Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité.'
  • The actor attended the event with his partner Tiffany Chen and their two-year-old daughter Gia, sharing a personal moment on the Cannes red carpet.