The landscape of cinema is changing faster than one can imagine. With the dominance of streaming platforms and shifting audience preferences, Hollywood has not remained untouched. One such can be that some of the most anticipated titles of this year will not be heading to the Côte d’Azur. Amid this huge change, the question among the people is about whether the policies of high-profile leader, Donald Trump, have any impact on the presence of American cinema at the Cannes Film Festival. 

However, Cannes chief, recently addressed these concerns, firmly denying any such influence.

Thierry Frémaux, in his recent interview with Variety, spoke about the film industry and Hollywood. When asked about President Donald Trump’s policies, impacting American films at Cannes, Frémaux refused and explained that the American films are free and independent. He further added that film companies like Neon and A24 are doing very well, especially in the indie film space, and film, both from established directors to new voices, is still thriving.

"American cinema is free to operate as it sees fit. Distributors and producers like Neon and A24 are thriving; independent cinema is still very much alive, from big names to newcomers," Frémaux said.

“Cannes, along with Sundance and other European festivals, offers them an international showcase. To survive, they desperately need international sales and global distribution,”  he said. 

Frémaux also added that American films will be part of the festival this year. However, unfortunately, some highly anticipated titles will sit out. He explained that Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s Digger, starring Tom Cruise and Sandra Hüller, which is set for release in October, will not be ready, while The Odyssey is also unlikely to screen. 

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However, there is another film whose fate is not decided just yet.

One of the most anticipated movies of this year is Steven Spielberg’s return with Disclosure Day. The new UFO movie will not be visiting Cannes, as reported by World of Reel. However, Thierry Frémaux, in the same interview, explained that he is not aware of the decision yet.

“That will be his decision and Universal’s,” he said.

He further added that the film’s release will depend on several strategic factors, and even if it does not align with Cannes, he respects the decision. The film’s logline hints at a fictional revelation of highly secret government reports. Starring Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor, and Colin Firth, Disclosure Day is set to release on June 12. But as Frémaux explains, there will be several other surprising and deserving films and masterpieces this year.

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