Juliette Binoche to head jury at 2025 Cannes Film Festival
Juliette Binoche, one of France's most celebrated actors, was named on Tuesday as jury president at the 78th Cannes Film Festival in May. She succeeds director Greta Gerwig in what is only the second time in the festival's history that two women have presided over the jury in a row.
The Cannes Film Festival announced Tuesday that it had chosen Juliette Binoche, one of France's best-known actors, to preside over its 78th edition which will take place in May.
The 60-year-old star of films from "The English Patient" to "Certified Copy" will succeed "Barbie" director Greta Gerwig who served as jury president last year.
Gerwig, the first American film maker to take on the role, and the rest of the jury awarded the Palme d'Or in 2024 to the film "Anora" by Sean Baker.
"In 1985, I climbed the steps for the first time with the enthusiasm and uncertainty of a young actress," Binoche said in a statement, referring to her first experience in Cannes. "I never imagined returning 40 years later in this honorary role as jury president.
"I am aware of the privilege, the responsibility, and the absolute need for humility," she added.
Binoche is one of the rare actresses to have won awards at Europe's three biggest film festivals, having been honoured at Cannes, as well as the Venice Film Festival and the Berlinale.
She recently signed a petition entitled "Stand Up for Culture" against budget cuts planned by the French government in the cultural sector.
The remaining Cannes jury members still need to be selected.
(AFP)
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