Arrived by helicopter, Tom Cruise caused a stir on the Croisette, in Cannes, on May 18. After 30 years of absence, the American idol made its big comeback at the Cannes Film Festival. He came to present the highly anticipated second installment of “Top Gun: Maverick”. The actor and the film crew climbed the steps of the Palais des Festivals, accompanied by a show from the Patrouille de France above their heads.
An unexpected honorary Palme d’Or
Just before the screening of “Top Gun: Maverick”, 36 years after the first opus, the actor received an honorary Palme d’Or. ” Surprise ! tweeted the Festival announcing this award. Previously, he had led a master class during which he defended cinemas against streaming platforms.
“I make movies for the big screen. My films will not be released directly on the platforms. Going to the cinema is sharing an experience, whatever our culture or our language. I go to see the films in theaters when they come out. I put my cap on (not to be recognized),” the star said.
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