Spanish Director Pedro Almodovar Calls Trump, Netanyahu and Putin Monsters at Cannes

Oscar-winning Spanish director Pedro Almodovar called Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu and Vladimir Putin monsters during a press conference at the Cannes Film Festival on Wednesday. Almodovar made the remarks while wearing a Palestine solidarity pin. The comments were reported by Al Jazeera on 20 May 2026.

The director spoke at the annual film festival held in southern France. No additional details about the press conference or the reason for the comments were provided in the report. The statement names three current or former heads of government. Al Jazeera reported the remarks without further elaboration on reactions or follow-up questions.