Cannes 2024 – Baloji and Emmanuelle Béart co -chairs of the jury of the gold camera
Baloji and Emmanuelle Béart, will be held in hand as co -presidents of the jury of the Golden Camera during the 77th Cannes Film Festival which will take place from May 14 to 25, 2024. This unexpected alliance promises a rich dialogue and a unique perspective in the evaluation of the first films presented in the various official and parallel sections of the festival.
The appointment of this improbable tandem, made up of the French icon of Emmanuelle Béart cinema and the Versatile Baloji visionary, is a daring demonstration of the will of the Cannes Festival to repel borders and celebrate artistic diversity. On the one hand, Emmanuelle Béart, an emeritus actress whose incandescent talent has illuminated screens around the world, brings an unrivaled depth and sensitivity to cinematographic art. On the other side, Baloji, director, songwriter and citizen of the world evolving between Belgium and the Democratic Republic of Congo, embodies the audacity and the vision of a new cinematographic current.
The association of these two artists, although never having crossed their paths before, seems to be obvious when we consider their common commitment to freedom of expression and their ability to transcend cultural barriers through their art. Emmanuelle Béart, by her impressive filmography and her plea in favor of cinema as a vector of sharing and emancipation, embodies the ideal of a committed artist. For his part, Baloji, with his first acclaimed feature film Omen (2023), offers an innovative and poetic vision of reality, exploring the themes of identity and coexistence through a prism of magic realism.
Together, Baloji and Emmanuelle Béart will bring their singular voice and their enlightened gaze to the evaluation of the first feature films of emerging filmmakers. Their mission will consist in discovering and honoring promising talents that light up the world cinematographic landscape with their originality and daring.
In their own words, Baloji expresses his immense honor of witnessing the vitality of emerging filmmakers, while Emmanuelle Béart evokes the upsetting and liberating power of the first film, where each filmmaker finds a unique and authentic voice.
Baloji enthusiastically declares: ” As a self-taught filmmaker, filmmaker of the Congolese diaspora, it is an immense honor of being a privileged witness to the vitality of first-time directors. Es discover asserted singularities, their inaugural work which will permanently print the identity of their filmography. For her part, Emmanuelle Béart shares with conviction: “A first film is the impossibility of doing other than going to search the depths of your being what you cannot silence. An overwhelming and terribly free gathering: nobody is waiting for you. We are going with wonder and respect to honor our duty. »»
This appointment marks the fourth time in the history of the Cannes Film Festival where the jury of the Golden Camera is co -chaired, thus stressing the importance given to this prestigious award which has helped to propel many emerging filmmakers towards international recognition.
Here is the complete list of members of the gold camera jury:
– Baloji : Co-president, director, songwriter & artistic director.
– Emmanuelle Béart : Co -president, actress, director & producer.
– Gilles Porte : AFC, director of photography.
– Pascal Buron : FICAM, DGA RH & TSF supports.
– Zoé Wittock : SRF, screenwriter, director.
– Nathalie Chifflet : SFCC, head of cinema & culture EBRA group, treasurer of SFCC.
Since its creation in 1978, the Golden Camera has played an essential role in promoting young cinematographic creation, offering emerging filmmakers a unique platform to expose their talent to the whole world. Illustrious names such as Jim Jarmusch, Jafar Panahi, Ildikó EnyediSteve McQueen or Anthony Chen were honored by this prestigious prize, which continues to play a crucial role in the discovery and promotion of new talents in world cinema.
Neïla Driss
