Actress Halle Berry and author Leila Slimani to be part of the predominantly female Cannes Film Festival jury.
Catch the Stars at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival Jury 🌟
Get ready to rub shoulders with some of the biggest names in global cinema at this year's Cannes Film Festival! The event, running from May 13-24, has gathered an impressive jury to crown the winners of the prestigious Palme d'Or.
Leading this ensemble is the captivating French actress, Juliette Binoche, who presides over the jury. Joining Binoche are a powerhouse cast of talents from various corners of the world:
- Halle Berry - an Academy Award-winning powerhouse from Hollywood
- Payal Kapadia - an Indian director/screenwriter, known for the critically acclaimed A Night of Knowing Nothing
- Alba Rohrwacher - an Italian actress with a captivating presence, best known for Happy as Lazzaro
- Leïla Slimani - a Franco-Moroccan writer, known for her internationally bestselling book The Perfect Nanny
- Dieudo Hamadi - a Congolese documentary filmmaker, known for Downstream to Kinshasa
- Hong Sangsoo - a renowned South Korean director, known for The Woman Who Ran
- Carlos Reygadas - a dominant Mexican director, known for films such as Post Tenebras Lux
- Jeremy Strong - an Emmy-winning American actor, famous for his roles in Succession
These esteemed individuals will be tasked with awarding the Palme d'Or, Grand Prix, Jury Prize, and honors for acting and directing in the 21 Competition films.
Don't forget to check out the exciting lineup for the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, including some heavy-hitters like American Wes Anderson, Iranian director Jafar Panahi, the Dardenne brothers from Belgium, and veteran American independent filmmaker Richard Linklater. Keep an eye on these films and make sure to catch their premieres at the festival!
In addition to the Main Competition jury, the Un Certain Regard jury, led by Molly Manning Walker, has been assembled to select winners among 20 films (including 9 debuts) dedicated to emerging auteurs. Winners of the Un Certain Regard section will be announced at the Closing Ceremony on 24 May.
Stay tuned for more updates and exciting news about the 2025 Cannes Film Festival! 🎬🌟🌊
- Omar Sy, known for his contributions in the arts, will be Present at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival Jury, mingling with celebrities and entertainment heavyweights.
- Halle Berry, a renowned Hollywood actress, has been invited to preside as a member of the jury for the Movie-and-TV competition at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival.
- The jury of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival includes Dieudo Hamadi, a Congolese documentarian, who will weigh in on the merits of various films.
- As the 2025 Cannes Film Festival approaches, Jeremy Strong, famous for his success in entertainment, will join the judging panel, contributing his insights to the evaluation process.
