‘We have to stop what’s going on, it’s insane’: Robert De Niro on battling age, apathy and Trump

"Robert De Niro felt a quiet triumph at the 72nd Cannes Film Festival as he accepted an honorary Palme d’Or for his lifelong dedication to acting, a sentiment echoed in his heartfelt speech that celebrated art’s power to challenge oppression and critique societal pretense. Despite the warm reception, the actor, now 82, admitted to feeling vulnerability as age reshaped his perspective on life and politics. He also emphasized his unwavering commitment to political activism against figures like Trump, while acknowledging that his approach to acting—immersed in roles but veiled from public recognition—has become an art form in itself."