WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange wore a T-shirt printed with the names of 4,986 Palestinian children under the age of five who have been massacred by Israeli genocidal attacks. On the back of his T-shirt, “Stop Israel” was printed.
Cannes, May 21 (RHC)-- At the Cannes Film Festival 2025, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange made a powerful statement by wearing a T-shirt printed with the names of 4,986 Palestinian children under the age of five who have been massacred by Israel's genocidal attacks on Gaza -- drawing global attention to the devastating human cost of the brutal aggression.
This year's Cannes Film Festival has not just been about the power of cinema and women dressed in their finest couture gowns. It has also had its moments highlighting the chaos and destruction unfolding around the world.
Actor Robert De Niro, during his acceptance speech for a lifetime achievement award, blasted Donald Trump, calling him "America's Philistine president," and said, "It’s time for everyone who cares about liberty to organise, to protest, and when there are elections, vote. Vote. Tonight, and for the next 11 days, we show our strength and commitment by celebrating art in this glorious festival. Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité."
French actress Juliette Binoche addressed the crisis in Gaza. She said: “War, misery, climate change, primitive misogyny — the demons of our barbarities leave us no outlet.”
And, in the latest development, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange wore a T-shirt printed with the names of 4,986 Palestinian children under the age of five who have been massacred by Israeli genocidal attacks. On the back of his T-shirt, “Stop Israel” was printed. Assange wore the T-shirt for "The Six Billion Dollar Man" photocall at the Cannes Film Festival 2025.
Not just this year, but historically, the Cannes Film Festival red carpet has been used by celebrities to make powerful statements. Last year, in 2024, Cate Blanchett wore a Haider Ackermann x Jean Paul Gaultier dress for the premiere of The Apprentice. The black and white gown, with an emerald green panel lining the back, created a subtle but striking homage to the Palestinian flag.
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