The 2025 Cannes Film Festival featured a strong call to action from actor Pedro Pascal, who encouraged filmmakers to use their work as a way to push back against the political situation in the United States under the Trump administration. While promoting his new movie, Eddington, at the festival, Pascal gave an emotional speech about how storytelling can be a tool to fight against political chaos and fear-based tactics.
He stressed the importance of speaking out and continuing to create stories as a direct response to those trying to silence opposition. His words struck a chord with the audience, especially given the recent political events and the growing tension in the US.
