Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in The title of the video opened the Cannes Film Festival and stressed the power of cinema even during times of difficulty.
“hundreds of people be dying every day. They won’t up again After clapping at the end, he told the audience who reacted with Surprise when the pre-recorded message was presented.
“will cinema Be silent, or he will speak up? If there is a dictator, if there is war for freedom once againEverything depends on our unity. Could you cinema stay outside of this unit? ” added.
Zelenskyy referred to power of cinema During World War II, including Charlie Chaplin’s 1940 film “The Great Dictator” which satirized Nazi leader Adolf Hitler.
Chaplin’s dictator didn’t destroy The real dictator, but thanks to cinema, thanks to this movie, cinema Zelensky said.
“we need a new Chaplin prove today that cinema Not mute. will cinema Be silent, or he will speak up? Could you cinema stay outside of This is amazing?”
His speech was warmly received by the crowd in Palais des Festivals in the resort town of southern France.
War is a dominant topic for Edition 75 of cannes film festival, with a special A day dedicated to filmmakers in Ukraine in industry market.
“Mariopolis 2” is a documentary film about the Lithuanian conflict director Mantas Kvidaravicius, who Reportedly killed by Russian forces in Ukraine last month, you will get special Screening.
Similarly, Zelensky addressed the Grammy Awards in Las vigas last The month tells the audience: “Our musicians wear body shield instead of tuxedos. sing for the wounded in hospitals.”
opening ceremony in He had presented the jury and awarded an honorary Palme to actor and peace activist Forest Whitaker.
“torment of The world French actor and jury president Vincent Lyndon said in his speech
