Demi Moore and Cannes Jury Speak Out Against Censorship in Film
Demi Moore and Park Chan-wook said cinema should not be censored, while jurors also discussed artificial intelligence and diversity in the industry.
- On Tuesday, actress Demi Moore joined the 2026 Cannes Film Festival jury for the 79th edition, using the platform to defend creative freedom and warn against self-censorship in cinema.
- Running from Tuesday through May 23, the festival features a nine-member jury including filmmaker Park Chan-wook, actress Ruth Negga, and director Chloë Zhao, who will spend 12 days viewing films to determine winners.
- Moore addressed artificial intelligence, stating "AI is here," but argued it cannot replace human creativity, emphasizing that filmmakers must avoid self-censorship to explore important truths.
- Jury president Park Chan-wook argued that films with political themes should not be dismissed, noting that political questions are primarily those of the artists' voices.
- Throughout the 12-day festival, Moore garnered attention for her fashion, including a polka-dot dress from the Jacquemus Fall 2026 collection, as the jury continues showcasing international films.
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Demi Moore leads Cannes jury in strong stance on creative freedom
Demi Moore joined other members of the Cannes Film Festival jury in France to talk about politics, censorship and artificial intelligence during the press conference.Jury president Park Chan-wook said films with political topics should...
The jury of the 79th Cannes Film Festival held from 12 to 23 May gave its traditional press conference this Tuesday. In a time shaken especially by the war in Gaza, Park Chan-wook claimed that art should not be separated from politics. The British writer Paul Laverty, on the other hand, has been slammed by Hollywood, which boycotts actors because of their opposition to the massacres in Gaza. - Cannes Film Festival: the president of the Park Chan…
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