Robert de Niro is known for not having his tongue in his pocket. While he has just had a seventh child at the age of 79, the actor came to the Croisette to present the new film in which he plays, Killers of the Flower Moonwhich recounts the murder of members of the Osage tribe in Oklahoma in mysterious circumstances during the 1920s. To evoke the murky role of William Hale, his character, he made a comparison with Donald Trump.
During a press conference organized within the framework of the Cannes Film Festival, the Oscar-winning actor mentioned the film by Martin Scorsese… and scratched the former president of the United States in passing.
“I don’t understand much about my character. He has to be charming, he has to win people over to his cause… Part of him is sincere. On the other side, when he betrays [le peuple Osage]he feels in his right, “he said, as relayed variety.
This is the strength of Martin Scorsese according to him. “What Marty does so well is he’s able to expose the humanity of the most twisted and sinister characters imaginable,” he added.
The one whose name we can’t say
From there to draw a parallel with a certain candidate for the presidency of the United States, there is only one step… that Robert De Niro, historical opponent of Donald Trump, has crossed cheerfully.
“We all know who I’m going to talk about, but I won’t say his name. This guy is stupid. Imagine you are smart. Even Hale is smart in many ways. It’s systemic and that’s the scariest thing. It’s all there… You really have to be vigilant about it, ”said Robert De Niro, before quoting the former president by name and triggering laughter around him.
“I mean, look at Trump…People still think he can do a good job. You imagine ? This is completely crazy. That’s all I will say. »
Martin Scorsese’s film brings together Robert De Niro, Leonardo DiCaprio, Lily Gladstone and Jesse Plemons. Killers of the Flower Moon hits theaters on October 18.