💨 Abstract

Hollywood actor Robert De Niro used his acceptance speech at the Cannes Film Festival to criticize U.S. President Donald Trump, calling him a "philistine" and condemning his policies. De Niro, receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award, emphasized the importance of art in promoting democracy, inclusivity, and diversity. He criticized Trump's alleged plans to impose tariffs on foreign films and his cuts to arts and education funding.

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