Martin Scorsese și Robert de Niro, decorați de Macron cu Legiunea de Onoare a Franței

French President Emmanuel Macron awarded the Legion of Honor to director Martin Scorsese and actor Robert De Niro in New York. Both received this prestigious distinction for their contributions to cinema. Leonardo DiCaprio attended the ceremony, having previously been honored in 2005. Scorsese was recognized for his efforts in preserving global cinematic heritage, while De Niro was acknowledged for his commitment to media literacy and independent audiovisual creation. Macron's visit coincided with the UN General Assembly, where he also hosted a summit to support the film industry against challenges posed by AI and streaming platforms.