Jafar Panahi, banned Iranian director, wins Palme d'Or at Cannes despite facing prison and exile threats. Cannes spotlighting bold, defiant cinema.
The Guardian, The Independent and The Times of Israel chart how artists are navigating big platforms and grassroots strategies to reach audiences, from Billie Eilish's 3D tour film to MTV's role in breakthrough moments, with smaller productions finding foldable release paths.