Leonardo DiCaprio set to current Robert De Niro honorary award at Cannes
Leonardo DiCaprio is all set to current Robert De Niro with the honorary Palme d’Or for lifetime achievement on the Cannes Movie Pageant‘s opening ceremony on Could 13.
In an announcement shared by way of Selection, Robert stated, “I have such close feelings for Festival de Cannes.”
The Intern actor said, “Especially now when there’s so much in the world pulling us apart, Cannes brings us together — storytellers, movie-makers, fans, and friends. It’s like coming home.”
The outlet reported that Robert may also take part in masterclass on Could 14 on the Debussy theatre within the Palais.
After asserting the honour, the competition head issued an announcement, saying, “There are faces that stand in for the seventh Art, and lines of dialogue that leave an indelible mark on cinephilia.”
“With his interiorized style, which surfaces in a gentle smile or a harsh gaze, Robert De Niro has become a cinematic legend,” it added.
It’s pertinent to say that Robert is understood for his distinctive roles in motion pictures together with Imply Streets, 1900 and Taxi Driver, which received Cannes’ Palme d’Or.
The actor’s motion pictures, As soon as Upon a Time in America and The Mission have been additionally performed on the competition.
For the unversed, Leo and Robert first appeared collectively within the 1993 film, This Boy’s Life after which in 2023, they reunited for Killers of the Flower Moon film.
