Cannes 2026: Stars Speak Out on Palestine
At Cannes 2026, Cate Blanchett lamented that film festivals are among the last places to discuss war and genocide. Javier Bardem, getting more work than ever despite his activism, called out toxic male leaders like Trump, Putin, and Netanyahu. Jury member Paul Laverty slammed Hollywood blacklisting of pro-Palestinian voices like Susan Sarandon and Mark Ruffalo. Hacks star Hannah Einbinder said the cost of silence is higher than career risk, and she admires those who speak out.
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