Juliette Binoche's Emotional Cannes Speech: A Call for Global Humanity

Cannes Film Festival Opens with Juliette Binoche's Powerful Plea for Humanity The 2025 Cannes Film Festival opened with a poignant tribute to three individuals who recently passed away: Belgian actress Émilie Dequenne, director David Lynch, and Palestinian photojournalist Fatma Hassouna. The event took a somber turn when jury president Juliette Binoche used her opening speech to address the world's current political climate. In a powerful and emotional address, Binoche highlighted the devastating effects of war, poverty, climate change, and misogyny, stating, "Guerra, pobreza, calentamiento global, misoginia primitiva... los demonios de las barbaridades no nos dejan salida." She emphasized the urgent need for more humanity and compassion, particularly for the vulnerable. The video offers a glimpse into this moving moment, capturing Binoche's heartfelt words and the audience's reaction. The tribute to Fatma Hassouna, a young photojournalist killed in Gaza, resonated deeply, underscoring the human cost of conflict. Binoche's call for global empathy serves as a powerful message at the start of the festival, setting a tone of reflection and social consciousness.