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Renowned French actress Juliette Binoche is set to fill the shoes of Greta Gerwig as the jury president of the 78th Cannes Film Festival.
This will be the second time in the history of Cannes that a woman has held the position of jury president for two consecutive years.
Binoche holds a respected position in French cinema and has an international career under her belt. She has had the opportunity to work with renowned directors around the globe including the likes of Michael Haneke, David Cronenberg, Anthony Minghella, Abel Ferrara, Abbas Kiarostami, Olivier Assayas, Leos Carax, Claire Denis, Amos Gitaï, Naomi Kawase, Hirokazu Kore-eda, Krzysztof Kieślowski, Louis Malle, and Hou Hsiao- hsien.
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Binoche’s contributions to the film industry have been widely recognized and appreciated. She has won numerous awards, including an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her role in “The English Patient” in 1997, and Best Actress at the Cannes Film Festival for her performance in Kiarostami’s “Certified Copy” in 2010.
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Speaking about her appointment as the Cannes jury president, Binoche said that she is excited about sharing her life experiences with the members of the jury and the public.
“In 1985, I made my first appearance on the steps of Cannes as a young actress full of enthusiasm and uncertainty. I never dreamt that I would return 40 years later in the esteemed role of President of the Jury. I am profoundly grateful for this privilege and am aware of the responsibility that comes with it, as well as the need for humility,” she added.
Binoche’s illustrious career spanning over 40 years and 70 films began with her first major role in André Téchiné’s “Rendez-vous.” This film debuted at Cannes in 1985, which is why Binoche often says she “was born at the Cannes Film Festival.”
Her most recent appearance at Cannes was in 2023 with Trần Anh Hùng’s “The Taste of Things,” which won the award for best director.
In addition to being a courageous actor, Binoche has occasionally ventured into high-profile TV projects, notably “The Staircase,” and “The New Look,” an AppleTV+ series where she portrays Coco Chanel. She also had a memorable role in an episode of “Call My Agent!” in which she plays herself, presiding over the opening ceremony of the Cannes Film Festival and rejecting the advances of a powerful yet sleazy movie producer.
Binoche, a progressive figure who was recently elected president of the European Film Academy, has been vocal about her concerns over education, undocumented immigration, and human rights in Iran. She has also been an active supporter of the #MeToo movement in France.
The 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival is scheduled to take place from May 13-24. Registration for the festival began on Monday and will close on April 18. The festival’s Official Selection, curated by Cannes Film Festival’s director and artistic director Thierry Fremaux and his selection committee, will be announced in mid-April.
In related news, Cannes’s president Iris Knobloch was recently re-elected for a second three-year term as the head of the festival.
FAQs
Who is Juliette Binoche?
Juliette Binoche is a renowned French actress who has an international career. She has worked with several acclaimed directors around the world and has won numerous awards for her contributions to the film industry.
What is the Cannes Film Festival?
The Cannes Film Festival is an annual film festival held in Cannes, France. It previews new films of all genres, including documentaries from all around the world.
Who was the previous jury president of the Cannes Film Festival?
The previous jury president of the Cannes Film Festival was Greta Gerwig.
What are some of the films Juliette Binoche is known for?
Juliette Binoche is known for her roles in films like “The English Patient,” for which she won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress, and “Certified Copy,” for which she won Best Actress at the Cannes
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