The eminent Cannes Film Festival has unveiled its complete competition jury lineup, promising a riveting selection of cinematic expertise to assess this year's contenders for the prestigious Palme d'Or award.
Headed by Greta Gerwig, the jury includes a constellation of industry luminaries, each bringing their unique perspective and experience to the table. Among them are Lily Gladstone, celebrated for her captivating performance in "Killers of the Flower Moon," Eva Green, renowned for her roles in "The Three Musketeers," and Omar Sy, acclaimed for his lead in the Netflix hit series "Lupin."
Also joining are Ebru Ceylan, co-writer of the Palme d'Or-winning masterpiece "Winter Sleep," and Nadine Labaki, whose directorial prowess earned her the Cannes jury prize in 2018 for "Capernaum." Rounding out the panel are Juan Antonio Bayona, Pierfrancesco Favino, and Kore-eda Hirokazu, esteemed directors and actors in their own right, each with a distinct contribution to the global film landscape.
The roster for the upcoming festival's competition is brimming with an array of compelling titles. Among the highlights are Payal Kapadia's "All We Imagine as Light," Sean Baker's "Anora," and Ali Abbasi's biographical drama "The Apprentice," delving into the life of former US President Donald Trump.
Also in the lineup are Andrea Arnold's "Bird," featuring Barry Keoghan and Franz Rogowski, Jia Zhang-Ke's "Caught by the Tides," and Jacques Audiard's "Emilia Perez," starring Zoe Saldaña and Selena Gomez. Magnus von Horn presents "The Girl With the Needle," while Miguel Gomes' "Grand Tour" and Yorgos Lanthimos' "Kinds of Kindness" add further depth to the selection, boasting performances by Emma Stone and Willem Dafoe. Gilles Lellouche's "Beating Hearts," Kirill Serebrennikov's "Limonov: The Ballad," and Christophe Honoré's "Marcello Mio" contribute to the diverse mix of offerings.
Notably, Francis Ford Coppola's ambitious project "Megalopolis," starring Adam Driver, and Paul Schrader's "Oh, Canada," featuring Richard Gere and Jacob Elordi, promise to captivate audiences. Paolo Sorrentino's "Parthenope" with Gary Oldman, David Cronenberg's "The Shrouds," Coralie Fargeat's chilling "The Substance," and "Wild Diamond" from Agathe Riedinger round out the lineup, ensuring a festival rich in cinematic experiences
In a last-minute addition, three compelling films have been included in the competition section: Michel Hazanavicius's "The Most Precious of Cargoes," Emanuel Parvu's "Trois kilomètres jusqu’à la fin du monde," and Mohammad Rasoulof’s "The Seed of the Sacred Fig," further enriching an already diverse lineup.
The culmination of this cinematic extravaganza will be the announcement of the Palme d'Or winner at the festival's closing ceremony on May 25th, a moment eagerly awaited by filmmakers and cinephiles alike.
