A number of award-winning actor Juliette Binoche has been appointed because the president of the worldwide jury for the 2025 Cannes Movie Pageant.
It’s a full circle second for the French star who made her Cannes debut 40 years in the past with the premiere of Andre Techine’s Rendez-vous in 1985.
The 78th version of the celebrated gala will run between Might 13 and Might 24, reported Selection.
Binoche, recognized for roles in movies corresponding to Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights, Chocolat, The English Affected person, Dan in Actual Life and Licensed Copy, mentioned she is privileged to be chosen as Cannes jury head.
“In 1985, I walked up the steps for the primary time with the keenness and uncertainty of a younger actress; I by no means imagined I would return 40 years later within the honorary function of president of the jury. I recognize the privilege, the accountability and absolutely the want for humility,” she mentioned in a press release.
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The actor succeeds Barbie director Greta Gerwig, who held the presidential submit on the gala final yr.
Binoche most lately starred in The Return, a drama movie by Uberto Pasolini. Launched in 2024, it additionally featured Ralph Fiennes, her co-star on The English Affected person.
Revealed – February 04, 2025 04:07 pm IST
