Richard Gere made a prominent appearance at the Barcelona Film Fest 2025, held from April 24 to May 2 [2, 7, 8, 13, 14]. The actor presented 'Wisdom and Happiness,' a documentary about the Dalai Lama, in which he served as executive producer [4, 7]. The film explores themes of inner peace and compassion, resonating with Gere's long-standing commitment to humanitarian causes [3, 12, 17].
During the festival, Gere engaged in presentations and interviews [4]. He also took the opportunity to revisit the Open Arms ship in Barcelona on May 1, meeting with the crew before their Mission 116 to the central Mediterranean [10]. This visit underscored his continued support for the NGO's mission of rescuing migrants at sea [10, 11]. Gere previously visited the Open Arms vessel in August 2019 to bring supplies and highlight the plight of migrants [16, 18, 21].
Gere's presence significantly enhanced the festival's profile [4, 7]. His participation in 'Wisdom and Happiness' highlights his dedication to social and spiritual topics [4, 12, 15, 17]. The BCN Film Fest 2025 also paid tribute to Marcello Mastroianni and featured a diverse selection of international films [4, 7, 8].