Hollywood icon Robert De Niro lambasted "philistine" U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday and his proposed film tariff at the Cannes Film Festival's opening ceremony, where he used his lifetime achievement award speech to call for protests.

The Cannes Film Festival commenced with glamour. However, Robert De Niro's strong words against Donald Trump grabbed attention. He criticized Trump's proposed tariffs on foreign films. De Niro called it an attack on artistic freedom.

Robert De Niro and Tiffany Chen pose for photographers during the opening ceremony red carpet of the 78th international film festival, Cannes, France, Tuesday, May 13, 2025

The legendary actor, known for his unforgettable roles in 'Taxi Driver', 'Raging Bull', and 'The Godfather Part II', arrived to a sea of fans and flashing cameras.

The Oscar-winning actor and his girlfriend, Tiffany Chen, were spotted looking cozy on the red carpet during the 2025 Cannes Film Festival.

Leonardo DiCaprio presented his 'This Boy's Life' and 'Killers of the Flower Moon' costar Robert De Niro with an honorary Palm d'Or during the 2025 Cannes Film Festival's opening night.

The 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival got off to both a politically charged and Hollywood start on Tuesday evening as Robert De Niro was presented with an honorary Palme d'Or by Leonardo DiCaprio.

Airyn De Niro, daughter of Taxi Driver star Robert De Niro, revealed she’s a transgender woman in an interview on April 29.