"I make films for the big screen. My films will not be released directly on the platforms. Going to the cinema is sharing an experience, whatever our culture or language. I will see the films in theaters when they come out. I put on my cap (so as not to be recognized). I like to see the trailers," said the Hollywood star, in front of 1,000 people who gave him a long ovation.
The stainless actor of "Mission impossible" and "Top Gun" took the opportunity to discuss his passion for cinema.
"Since the age of 4 I have wanted to make films. I grew up with the films of Buster Keaton, Harold Lloyd, Charlie Chaplin. Making films has been a great journey for me", a-t- he says.
At 59, the great regular in blockbusters, who does his stunts himself, returned to this particularity.
"It's like asking Gene Kelly why he dances? (laughs). I was 4 and a half years old. I had a parachute toy. I wanted to do the same. I made myself a parachute with my sheets, I climbed on the roof".
"When I started, I said to myself + this is not a good idea + (laughs). I hit the ground so hard that I saw stars for the first time in broad daylight. said, + it's interesting +", he said, all smiles.
American actor Tom Cruise at the Cannes Film Festival for his film "Top Gun: Maverick", May 18, 2022 Valery HACHE AFP
The actor will climb the steps at the end of the day to present "Top Gun: Maverick", 36 years after the first opus.
The Patrouille de France, which he met on Tuesday, will fly over the steps at the same time.
The film will be in theaters from May 25 in France, from May 27 in the United States.
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