The 77th Cannes Film Festival has finally unveiled its prestigious jury, made up of influential personalities from the world of cinema. Under the enlightened presidency of Greta Gerwig, this diversified jury undertakes to meticulously assess the films in competition. Like every year, the allocation of the Palme d’Or, the most prestigious of the festival prices, will be one of the highlights of this edition. After the success ofAnatomy of a fall of Justine Triet,, Awarded by the jury chaired by Ruben Östlund in 2023expectations are high to discover which film will receive this honorary distinction. The charts, which will be revealed during the closing ceremony on Saturday May 25, promises to be a source of debates and emotions, reflecting the diversity and richness of contemporary cinematographic production.
Originally from the United States, Greta Gerwig embodies the director, the screenwriter and the actress. His dazzling career in the film industry quickly propelled her to the fore. Known for his artistic versatility, Gerwig started as an actress before making a name for himself as a screenwriter. His fruitful collaborations have led him to co-write films such as Hannah Takes The Stirs (2007) and Nights and Weekends (2008), before tackling large -scale projects such as Frances Ha (2012) and Mistress America (2015). However, it is with Lady Bird (2017) that Gerwig accesses global recognition, obtaining no less than 5 Oscar appointments, including that of the best achievement. His latest opus, Barbie (2023), not only marked the story by becoming the first film directed by a woman to reach one billion dollars at the box office, but also consolidated the position of Gerwig as an essential force of contemporary cinema.
Ebru Ceylan
Originally from Türkiye, Ebru Ceylan stands out as a screenwriter and emeritus photographer. His early talent in the field of photography quickly propelled her to the international artistic scene. After studying cinema at the University of Istanbul, she took her first steps in the film industry with her short film Kiyida (On the Edge), selected at the Cannes Film Festival in 1998. His fruitful partnership with the director Nuri Bilge Ceylan gave birth to major works such as Uzak (2002), Climates (2006), Three monkeys (2008 staging prize), Once upon a time in Anatolia (Grand Prix 2011), Winter Sleep (Palme d’Or 2014), The wild pear tree (2018) and Dry herbs (2023) (female interpretation price 2023).
Lily Gladstone
A native of blackfoot tribes and nez-fled, Lily Gladstone won the world of cinema with her talent and authenticity. Born and raised in the Amerindian reserve of Kalispell, from Montana, she drew from her cultural heritage to bring depth and sensitivity to her performance. His remarkable interpretation in Killers of the Flower Moon De Martin Scorsese has earned him international recognition, culminating with an appointment to the Oscar for best actress. The film was presented in preview at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival, where it was acclaimed by criticism and the public. His exceptional performance has earned him numerous prizes, including a Golden Globe, a Screen Actors Guild Award and several distinctions awarded by renowned criticism. Gladstone was also greeted for her role in Some women (2016) by Kelly Reichardt, where she was appointed for the prize for best actress in a supporting role by prestigious cinema criticism associations, such as the Critics Film Association and the Boston Society of Film Critics. Her versatility as an actress is highlighted by her performances in various projects, ranging from independent cinema on television, where she shone in series such as Under the Bridge On Hulu. She continues to explore new artistic horizons and will soon be playing the Apple series Fancy Dancethus demonstrating its ability to evolve and constantly reinvent itself on the artistic scene.
Eva Green
Eva Green embodies the very essence of talent and elegance in the world of cinema. Born July 6, 1980 in Paris, in France, she inherited her love for the arts of her artists’ family. Her ascent to glory was marked by remarkable beginnings in the theater, where she shone in productions such as Turcaret And Three fax jealousy In 2002, which earned him an appointment to the prestigious Molières. His passage to the big screen with Innocent: The Dreamers (2003) by Bernardo Bertolucci was hailed as the start of an exceptional cinematographic career. Since then, she has captivated the public with a series of emblematic roles in Hollywood and European productions. Blockbusters such as Casino Royale (2006) and 300: the birth of an empire (2014) with independent films such as Perfect Sense (2011) and White Bird (2014), Green demonstrated his versatility and his commitment to diversified projects. Its partnership with director Tim Burton was also fruitful, with collaborations on films such as Dark Shadows (2012), Miss Peregrine and singular children (2016) and Dumbo (2017). Its magnetic presence on the screen and its captivating interpretation have earned it global recognition and a place of choice among the most talented actresses of its generation.
Nadine Labaki
Nadine Labaki is an emblematic figure of Lebanese and international cinema, known for her ability to capture the nuances of the human condition through poignant and universal stories. She started her career as a director and screenwriter after noticed beginnings in advertising and music clips. Her participation in the Cinéfondation residence of the Cannes Festival in 2004 marked the start of a fruitful relationship with the Festival, where she has since presented several of her films acclaimed by critics. His first feature film, Caramel (2007), was praised for its authentic representation of the life of Lebanese women and was an international success. She then made And now where are we going? (2011), a daring fable on tolerance that was presented in a certain look at Cannes. In 2014, she made O Milagre For the film in Sketches Rio, i love you. However, it is with Shambles (2018) that she had a huge international success, winning the jury prize in Cannes and being appointed to the Golden Globes and the Oscars for the best foreign film. Nadine Labaki continues to explore new cinematographic horizons and are currently working on her next film, promising new powerful and inspiring stories.
Juan Antonio Bayona
Juan Antonio Bayona is one of the most talented and respected Spanish filmmakers of his generation. He quickly attracted attention with his first feature film, The orphanage (2007), who was presented in preview at Critique Week in Cannes and was acclaimed by criticism. Its ability to create an immersive and emotional atmosphere was hailed, and it was quickly recognized as one of the most promising directors in industry. He confirmed his talent with The impossible (2012), a breathtaking drama on the 2004 tsunami, which won five Goya prizes, including that of the best director. His commitment to deep human stories and his skill in combining emotion and spectacle have earned him international recognition. In 2016, he made A few minutes after midnight, an acclaimed adaptation of the novel for children, and then directed Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018), the fifth part of the Jurassic Park franchise. His latest film, The snow circlewas praised for his humanism and his technical prowess, winning twelve Goya prizes and being appointed to the Oscars. Bayona continues to fascinate the public with its captivating stories and its distinctive visual style, thus confirming its place among the great contemporary filmmakers.
Pierfrancesco Favino
Pierfrancesco Favino is a true icon of contemporary Italian cinema, recognized for its versatility and its exceptional talent. He quickly conquered the world of cinema with his first success, Just a kiss (2001) by Gabriele Muccino, where he has demonstrated his ability to embody a wide variety of roles with conviction. He was then acclaimed for his interpretation in Romanzo criminal (2005) by Michele Placido, where he captivated the public with his magnetic presence on the screen. Favino also had success in Hollywood, with memorable roles in films such as Angels and demons And Rush by Ron Howard, as well as World War Z by Marc Foster. His international career continued with prestigious collaborations, notably with renowned directors such as Marco Bellocchio, Gianni Amelio and Claudio Noce. Its impressive range of performance has earned him numerous prizes and distinctions, including the male interpretation prize at the Venice Festival for Padrenostro (2020) by Claudio Noce. Favino continues to dazzle the public with his undeniable charisma and talent, thus affirming his place among the most talented actors of his generation.
Kore-Eda Hirokazu
Kore-Eda Hirokazu is one of the most respected and acclaimed Japanese filmmakers in the global film industry. He made his noticed debut by making award -winning documentaries for television, before turning to cinema. His distinctive cinematographic style and his ability to capture the complexity of human relationships quickly caught the attention of criticism and the public. His first films, such as Maborosi (1995) and After Life (1998), were greeted for their sensitivity and their emotional depth. Kore-Eda consolidated her reputation with a series of remarkable films, several of which were selected and awarded at the Cannes Film Festival, in particular Nobody Knows (Male interpretation prize, 2004) and Such a father, such a son (Jury Prize, 2013). In 2018, his film A family affair won the Palme d’Or in Cannes and was appointed for the Oscar for the best film in a foreign language. He also expanded his field of action by working on international co -productions such as The truth (2019) in France and Good stars (Male interpretation price, 2022) in Korea. His commitment to authentic and moving stories touched the hearts of the public around the world, making him one of the most influential directors of his generation.
Omar Sy
Omar Sy embodies the dynamism and charm of contemporary French cinema, establishing itself as one of the most popular and respected figures in industry. He quickly attracted attention with his humor and his natural talent. Its role in Untouchables (2011) by Eric Toledano & Olivier Nakache earned him the César for best actor and propelled him to the international scene. Since then, he has chained successes, with memorable performances in films such as So close (2009), Samba (2014) of Toledano & Nakache, and Chocolate (2016) by Roschdy Zem. His career has also extended to international projects, with roles in successful Hollywood films such as X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014) and Jurassic World (2015-2022). Sy was also acclaimed for his work in independent films and French productions, thus demonstrating his versatility as an actor. His commitment to diversified stories and his undeniable charisma conquered the hearts of the public around the world, making him one of the most popular stars of the contemporary film industry.
Neïla Driss
