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<p>Every year, the Cannes Film Festival becomes the heartbeat of global cinema, where bold storytelling, artistic brilliance, and cultural diversity come together. More than just a film festival, Cannes is an institution that sets the tone for the international film scene by launching careers and awarding cinematic masterpieces.</p>
<p>The 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival is scheduled to take place from Tuesday, 13 May, to Saturday, 24 May, 2025. As anticipation builds, the spotlight turns to the newly announced Official Jury, a diverse group of acclaimed artists from around the world, led by the renowned French actress Juliette Binoche.</p>
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<p><strong>2025 Jury President: Juliette Binoche</strong></p>
<p>French actress Juliette Binoche will serve as the jury president, succeeding Greta Gerwig, who awarded the Palme d&rsquo;Or to Sean Baker&rsquo;s 'Anora' last year. Binoche is joined by an exceptional group representing various continents and fields.</p>
<p><strong>African-American actress Halle Berry</strong></p>
<p>Halle Berry, the first African-American woman to win the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in Marc &lsquo;Forster&rsquo;s Monster&rsquo;s Ball&rsquo; (2002), Berry is also a member of the jury. She balances her career between blockbuster films and independent projects; she also stepped into directing her debut film, &lsquo;Bruised&rsquo;, in 2020. Additionally, she produces many of the films in which she acts, including her recent project, &lsquo;Never Let Go&rsquo; (2024).</p>
<p><strong>Indian filmmaker Payal Kapadia</strong></p>
<p>Indian filmmaker Payal Kapadia returns to Cannes this year not as a competitor but as a juror, after her film &lsquo;All We Imagine as Light&rsquo; won the Grand Prize at the festival last year.</p>
<p><strong>Italy actress Alba Rohrwacher</strong></p>
<p>One of Italy&rsquo;s most celebrated actresses, Alba Rohrwacher, has received numerous awards, including the Coppa Volpi at the Venice Film Festival, the Marc&rsquo;Aurelio d&rsquo;Oro at the Rome Film Fest, two David di Donatello awards, two Nastro D&rsquo;Argento awards, and two Globo D&rsquo;Oro awards.</p>
<p><strong>Morocco-France writer Le&iuml;la Slimani</strong></p>
<p>Slimani made her publishing debut in 2014 with her acclaimed novel &lsquo;Ad&egrave;le&rsquo;, which was nominated for the Prix de Flore that same year. In 2024, she collaborated with Thomas Jolly to co-write the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games.</p>
<p><strong>Congolese director, documentarist and producer Dieudo Hamadi</strong></p>
<p>Entering the history of the Festival de Cannes with his film Downstream to Kinshasa (2020) in the Official Selection 2020, but this time he will join the jury.</p>
<p><strong>Korean director and screenwriter Hong Sangsoo</strong></p>
<p>This Congolese director, documentarian, and producer first entered the Festival de Cannes history with his film &lsquo;Downstream to Kinshasa&rsquo; (2020) as part of the Official Selection, and this time he joins the jury. on.</p>
<p><strong>Mexican director, screenwriter and producer Carlos Reygadas</strong></p>
<p>first entered the Competition at the Festival de Cannes in 2005 with his film &lsquo;Battle in Heaven&rsquo;. He returned in 2007 with &lsquo;Silent Light&rsquo;, winning the Jury Prize (ex-aequo), and was awarded Best Director at Cannes in 2012 for &lsquo;Post Tenebras Lux&rsquo;.</p>
<p><strong>American actor Jeremy Strong</strong></p>
<p>Jeremy is known for his Oscar and BAFTA nominations, as well as his Emmy, Golden Globe, and Tony Awards. His remarkable portrayal of Roy Cohn in &lsquo;The Apprentice&rsquo;, which was selected for Competition at the 2024 Festival de Cannes, earned him nominations for an Oscar, Golden Globe, and BAFTA.</p>
<p>This distinguished jury will decide the fate of 21 competing films, ultimately awarding the coveted Palme d&rsquo;Or, following in the footsteps of Sean Baker&rsquo;s Anora. The winners will be announced during the Closing Ceremony on Saturday, May 24, broadcast live on France T&eacute;l&eacute;visions and internationally by Brut.</p>
<p><strong>About the Festival de Cannes</strong></p>
<p>Founded in 1946, the Festival de Cannes has grown into the world&rsquo;s most prestigious cinematic event, attracting filmmakers, critics, and cinephiles from every corner of the globe. More than just a red carpet affair, Cannes serves as a powerful cultural platform that celebrates innovation, diversity, and excellence in filmmaking.</p>

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