Cannes 2025 Video #1: Robert De Niro Receives Honorary Palme d’Or and Advocates Protecting Democracy and Art | Chaz at Cannes
The 2025 Cannes Film Festival is underway, and Chaz Ebert is on the ground to report on every development, including her breakdown of the opening days of the fest and Robert De Niro’s words as he received his honorary Palme d’Or. Watch the video and read the transcript below. The 78th edition
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