May24 , 2026

    Cannes journalist’s remark at ‘Hope’ press conference draws accusations of racism

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    The relevant bit starts at around 31:49.

    During a press conference for Na Hong-jin’s movie “Hope,” a journalist made the following ??? comment while asking her question:

    Hi Michael, hi Alicia… I don’t know the rest of you. I’m just wondering if the director could say why he wanted to cast Michael and Alicia…two actors for the price of one, maybe. But in terms of getting a package [deal], a married couple. Why did you want to cast them in this film, basically?”

    For the record, the cast/crew on the panel included: Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander, Hwang Jung-min, director Na Hong-jin, Jo In-sung, Jung Hoyeon, and Taylor Russell.

    Unlike most of the other journalists asking questions, this journalist didn’t identify herself by outlet or country, but has been IDed online as (allegedly) Australian Helen Barlow.

    sources: 1, 2



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