We Must Work With It
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Demi Moore emphasized at the Cannes Film Festival that AI is an inevitable presence in Hollywood, advocating for collaboration with the technology rather than resistance, while acknowledging that current protections may be insufficient.
- Moore highlighted that AI cannot replicate the human soul and spirit essential to true art, underscoring the irreplaceable nature of human creativity despite AI’s capabilities.
- On the topic of politics in film, Moore and jury president Park Chan-wook agreed that political expression should not be separated from art, with Park noting that art and politics can coexist as long as political messages are artistically conveyed.
- The Cannes Film Festival opening this year reflects industry challenges, including the impact of COVID-19, writers’ strikes linked to AI issues, and major restructuring in Hollywood, contributing to a notable absence of Hollywood films.
- Festival chief Thierry Fremaux attributed the current industry shake-up to factors such as streaming platforms' rise and ongoing mergers, signaling a period of significant transformation in the movie business.