In an official press release, Juliette Binoche has been named as the president of the jury at the 78th Cannes Film Festival this coming May.
Her presidency of the prestigious jury comes exactly 40 years since she first appeared at the festival in the South of France. Binoche appeared back in 1985 for André Téchiné’s Rendez-vous and has since starred in more than sixty films, including this year’s The Return opposite Ralph Fiennes (pictured). That film will play at the upcoming Glasgow Film Festival.
“I’m looking forward to sharing these life experiences with the members of the Jury and the public. In 1985, I walked up the steps for the first time with the enthusiasm and uncertainty of a young actress; I never imagined I’d return 40 years later in the honorary role of President of the Jury. I appreciate the privilege, the responsibility and the absolute need for humility.”
Greta Gerig presided over the jury at the 77th festival in 2024. The 78th Festival de Cannes takes place in Cannes from Tue, 13 May 2025 – Sat, 24 May 2025.
