During a press conference at the 79th Cannes Film Festival, South Korean director Park Chan-wook, who leads the jury awarding the Palme d'Or, defended the integration of politics in art. He stated, “I don’t think politics and art should be divided,” arguing that political statements in films should not be seen as detrimental to their artistic merit. Park emphasized that without artistic expression, political films risk becoming mere propaganda. His comments come amid a broader discussion on the role of cinema in political discourse, particularly following remarks by Wim Wenders at the Berlin Film Festival, which sparked controversy. The Cannes Film Festival, taking place at the Palais des Festivals, features a jury that includes notable figures such as Demi Moore and Chloé Zhao, and will judge 22 films in competition. The winners will be announced during the closing ceremony on May 23, with films by renowned directors like Pedro Almodóvar and Ryusuke Hamaguchi in contention.