Her dress in Cannes went around the world. The combination of colours was clear and the support for Palestine that she seemed to want to show to the world was the message that reached the thousands and thousands of users who shared her walk on the red carpet. Now, Cate Blanchett is in San Sebastian.
The Australian actress arrives at the festival to receive the honorary award from the hands of film director Alfonso Cuarón. At the press conference prior to the award ceremony, the actress was asked about the dress she wore months ago at the French film festival.
“There are many conflicts over which we feel powerless,” he said in statements shared by the agency. EFE“The right to protest is very important, it is part of living in a democracy, listening to all points of view,” he added.
However, Blachett is also aware that “there are many wounds that cannot be resolved on a red carpet or with a statement that I make,” she concluded.
Cate Blanchett in Cannes wearing a dress that featured the colors of the Palestinian flag.
In any case, this was not the only aspect that the actress spoke about during the press conference. She also said how much receiving this award means to her. “Awards are wonderful and when they come from a culture that is not yours, they take on a special meaning”he expressed.
Source: www.huffingtonpost.es
