Pedro Almodóvar tells reporters at the Cannes press conference for his new film, “Bitter Christmas,” that “Europe must never be subjected to Trump.” The remarks prompt a round of applause from international journalists in attendance, according to multiple outlets covering the event. Almodóvar speaks in response to questions about concerns over censorship, including references to conditions in the United States under the Trump administration and related issues in France. At the same appearance, the director is photographed and described as wearing a “Free Palestine” pin. Both reports characterize the moment as part of Almodóvar’s public remarks tied to broader political and cultural issues, delivered during the promotion of his latest work. The outlets do not provide additional details about specific censorship measures discussed, nor do they indicate any direct policy action taken as a result of his comments.