The battle for gender equality in the cinema industry is gaining ground but victory is a long way off, representatives of Time’s Up! UK, L.A.-based org ReFrame, France’s Collectif 50/50 and Brazil’s Mulheres group told a panel in Cannes on Friday.
“One of the reasons I was so excited to be here today is that we need to constantly talk across borders, we’re a global industry and we need to share these insights because the powers and the forces against us are very, very significant,” said Heather Rabbatts, chair of the UK’s Times Up Association.
The panel, organized by the French gender equality group Collectif 50/50, took stock of what progress has been made in achieving gender parity in the film industry at the five-year milestone of #MeToo.
It also coincided with the fifth anniversary of the 2018 red carpet protest in which 82 women climbed the steps...
“One of the reasons I was so excited to be here today is that we need to constantly talk across borders, we’re a global industry and we need to share these insights because the powers and the forces against us are very, very significant,” said Heather Rabbatts, chair of the UK’s Times Up Association.
The panel, organized by the French gender equality group Collectif 50/50, took stock of what progress has been made in achieving gender parity in the film industry at the five-year milestone of #MeToo.
It also coincided with the fifth anniversary of the 2018 red carpet protest in which 82 women climbed the steps...
- 5/19/2023
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- Deadline Film + TV
As the first major film festival to take place in the pandemic era, there’s a gravity to the 77th Venice Biennale simply by virtue of the show going on under such fraught global conditions.
Yet 2020 has also sparked an unprecedented awareness of racial discourse, and as such, it’s essential to note that there hasn’t been a Black member of the competition jury since 2004, when Spike Lee was part of a jury led by British director John Boorman. People of color have fared mildly better across the same 16-year period, with a recurring theme of one East Asian creative per 7-9 person jury.
This year, the jury that will decide a winner from the Official Selection is entirely white.
President Cate Blanchett leads Austrian screenwriter Veronika Franz, British director Joanna Hogg, Italian writer Nicola Lagioia, German director Christian Petzold, French actress Ludivine Sagnier and U.S. actor Matt Dillon...
Yet 2020 has also sparked an unprecedented awareness of racial discourse, and as such, it’s essential to note that there hasn’t been a Black member of the competition jury since 2004, when Spike Lee was part of a jury led by British director John Boorman. People of color have fared mildly better across the same 16-year period, with a recurring theme of one East Asian creative per 7-9 person jury.
This year, the jury that will decide a winner from the Official Selection is entirely white.
President Cate Blanchett leads Austrian screenwriter Veronika Franz, British director Joanna Hogg, Italian writer Nicola Lagioia, German director Christian Petzold, French actress Ludivine Sagnier and U.S. actor Matt Dillon...
- 9/8/2020
- by Sophie Monks Kaufman
- Variety Film + TV
Rushes: Kore-eda & Bong In Conversation, Movie Piracy in 1903, Apichatpong Weerasethakul's "Memoria"
Get in touch to send in cinephile news and discoveries. For daily updates follow us @NotebookMUBI.News Khadja Nin, Ava DuVernay and, Cate Blanchett protesting Cannes's lack of female filmmakers in 2018 (Andreas Rentz)After signing a pledge to gender equality in 2018, the Cannes Film Festival has announced its 2020 selection committee, which includes five women and five men. We're saddened to hear that production of Wong Kar-wai's Tong Wars, an Amazon series that would follow the lives of immigrants in San Francisco's Chinatown, has been cancelled. However, the restoration project of Wong's films continues, with a 4K restoration of In the Mood for Love premiering at this year's Cannes ahead of Janus Film's summer retrospective at the Film Society of Lincoln Center. Recommended Viewingmubi's trailer for the ongoing retrospective, Yûzô Kawashima's Post-War Japan, which runs January - April, 2020. Il Cinema Ritrovato will also be staging a retrospective on the director,...
- 2/19/2020
- MUBI
Lee “honored to be the first person of the African diaspora (USA) to be named president of the Cannes Jury and of a main film festival.”
Us director Spike Lee will serve as jury president of the 2020 Cannes Film Festival, which will run this year from May 12-May 23.
“When I got the call that I was offered the opportunity to be president of Cannes Jury for 2020, I was shocked, happy, surprised and proud all at the same time,” said Lee.
”I’m honored to be the first person of the African diaspora (USA) to be named president of the Cannes...
Us director Spike Lee will serve as jury president of the 2020 Cannes Film Festival, which will run this year from May 12-May 23.
“When I got the call that I was offered the opportunity to be president of Cannes Jury for 2020, I was shocked, happy, surprised and proud all at the same time,” said Lee.
”I’m honored to be the first person of the African diaspora (USA) to be named president of the Cannes...
- 1/14/2020
- by 1100388¦Melanie Goodfellow¦0¦
- ScreenDaily
Over the weekend, the Cannes Film Festival marked another moment in the cinematic calendar. Their 71st fest came to a conclusion, with the annual doling out of the Palme d’Or, among other awards. Last week I presented some shot in the dark predictions, but go figure, Cannes did their own unique thing. The festival unveiled their prestigious winners, throwing into the year a number of potential Foreign Language contenders, along with one potential across the board Oscar hopeful. From here, we’ll move into the full on summer movie season, but after that, before you know it, we’ll be into the fall festival season. Crazy, right? Below, the Cannes prize winners can be found in full, with the top two prizes going to Spike Lee’s BlacKkKlansman, as well as Shoplifters, from Hirokazu Kore-eda. There was some speculation that Cate Blanchett’s jury was going to go for...
- 5/23/2018
- by Joey Magidson
- Hollywoodnews.com
The 71st Cannes Film Festival closed this weekend after weeks of exciting film premieres—and politically charged discourse. With a reputation of bringing together the film industry’s best, this year’s festival boasted a starry jury headed by Cate Blanchett. This year the French festival was boldly confronted by the #MeToo feminist movement at many premieres, red carpet events, and at the closing ceremony, which took place May 19. The international film community continued to grapple with the representation of women in the industry, with only three of the 21 films in competition directed by women. Blanchett, the jury’s president, stood with other female jury members Ava DuVernay, Kristen Stewart, Léa Seydoux, Khadja Nin, and legendary French director Agnès Varda on the steps of the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès to protest the pay gap and lack of female representation in today’s film industry. Read: What Ava DuVernay...
- 5/21/2018
- backstage.com
With three films by female directors in the mix this year, speculation was rife that the Palme D’Or might finally go to a woman for the first time since Jane Campion made history 25 years ago with The Piano.
Eva Husson’s Les Filles Du Soleil took an early bath last week after a disastrous press screening; but Italy’s Alice Rohrwach and Lebanon’s Nadine Labaki – with Happy As Lazarus and Capernaum, respectively – both sustained buzz until awards night.
As it was, both went home with minor prizes – an ex aequo Best Screenplay award for Rohrwach, and a Jury Prize for Labaki, as, once again, the main awards went to men: the Grand Prix for Spike Lee with his crime drama, BlackkKlansman; the Palme D’Or for Hirokazu Kore-eda with his offbeat family story, Shoplifters.
Another year and still no company for Campion? This was the elephant in the room,...
Eva Husson’s Les Filles Du Soleil took an early bath last week after a disastrous press screening; but Italy’s Alice Rohrwach and Lebanon’s Nadine Labaki – with Happy As Lazarus and Capernaum, respectively – both sustained buzz until awards night.
As it was, both went home with minor prizes – an ex aequo Best Screenplay award for Rohrwach, and a Jury Prize for Labaki, as, once again, the main awards went to men: the Grand Prix for Spike Lee with his crime drama, BlackkKlansman; the Palme D’Or for Hirokazu Kore-eda with his offbeat family story, Shoplifters.
Another year and still no company for Campion? This was the elephant in the room,...
- 5/19/2018
- by Damon Wise
- Deadline Film + TV
Cannes — Japanese director Hirokazu Kore-eda won the Palme d’Or at the 71st Cannes Film Festival for his film “Shoplifters,” marking just the second time this century that an Asian film has claimed the festival’s top prize (the other being Apichatpong Weerasethakul’s “Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives” in 2010). A moving portrait of a self-made family whose secret ultimately jeopardizes their ability to stay together, the widely praised drama represents Hore-eda’s fifth time in competition, making him one of the few veterans in a lineup weighted toward less established directors.
American director Spike Lee won the Grand Prix for his blaxploitation-styled anti-racism satire “BlacKkKlansman,” one of just two American films in the official competition. After accepting the prize “on behalf of the People’s Republic of Brooklyn, New York,” Lee told the press, “Cannes was the perfect launchpad for this film. I hope the film...
American director Spike Lee won the Grand Prix for his blaxploitation-styled anti-racism satire “BlacKkKlansman,” one of just two American films in the official competition. After accepting the prize “on behalf of the People’s Republic of Brooklyn, New York,” Lee told the press, “Cannes was the perfect launchpad for this film. I hope the film...
- 5/19/2018
- by Peter Debruge
- Variety Film + TV
After approximately three years, the 2018 Cannes Film Festival is coming to an end, and the Cate Blanchett jury — also consisting of Kristen Stewart, Denis Villeneuve, Ava DuVerny, Chang Chen, Léa Seydoux, Robert Guédiguian, Andrey Zvyagintsev, and Khadja Nin — is about to reveal their decisions. (Will I have the strength to update this once that phrasing is no longer relevant*? Time will tell.) Let’s get to it — stream and find winners below.
Palme d’Or: Shoplifters, Hirokazu Kore-eda
Special Palme d’Or: The Image Book, Jean-Luc Godard
Grand Prix: BlacKkKlansman, Spike Lee
Jury Prize: Capernaum, Nadine Labaki
Best Actress: Samal Yeslyamova, Akya
Best Actor: Marcello Fonte, Dogman
Best Director: Paweł Pawlikowski, Cold War
Best Screenplay: Alice Rohrwacher, Lazzaro Felice; Jafar Panahi and Nader Saeivar, 3 Faces
Camera d’Or: Girl, Lukas Dhont
Short Film Palme d’Or: All These Creatures, Charles Williams
Queer Palm (Feature): Girl, Lukas Dhont
Queer Palm (Short): The Orphan,...
Palme d’Or: Shoplifters, Hirokazu Kore-eda
Special Palme d’Or: The Image Book, Jean-Luc Godard
Grand Prix: BlacKkKlansman, Spike Lee
Jury Prize: Capernaum, Nadine Labaki
Best Actress: Samal Yeslyamova, Akya
Best Actor: Marcello Fonte, Dogman
Best Director: Paweł Pawlikowski, Cold War
Best Screenplay: Alice Rohrwacher, Lazzaro Felice; Jafar Panahi and Nader Saeivar, 3 Faces
Camera d’Or: Girl, Lukas Dhont
Short Film Palme d’Or: All These Creatures, Charles Williams
Queer Palm (Feature): Girl, Lukas Dhont
Queer Palm (Short): The Orphan,...
- 5/19/2018
- by Nick Newman
- The Film Stage
Hirozazu Kore-eda’s “Shoplifters” has won the Palme d’Or as the best film at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival.
The film was the seventh by the Japanese director to screen in Cannes, and the first to win the festival’s top prize. The story of a close-knit family who live on the edge of homelessness and resort to petty crime to stay alive, the film won near-unanimous raves since it debuted midway through the festival.
In his review at TheWrap, Ben Croll called the film “his richest film to date” and added, “Not only does ‘Shoplifters’ skillfully entwine several disparate threads he’s explored over his prolific career, it does so with the understated confidence and patient elegance of an artist who has fully matured.”
Magnolia Pictures acquired U.S. distribution during the festival.
Also Read: 'Shoplifters' Cannes Review: Is the Seventh Time a Charm for Hirokazu Kore-eda?
Spike Lee took the runner-up award,...
The film was the seventh by the Japanese director to screen in Cannes, and the first to win the festival’s top prize. The story of a close-knit family who live on the edge of homelessness and resort to petty crime to stay alive, the film won near-unanimous raves since it debuted midway through the festival.
In his review at TheWrap, Ben Croll called the film “his richest film to date” and added, “Not only does ‘Shoplifters’ skillfully entwine several disparate threads he’s explored over his prolific career, it does so with the understated confidence and patient elegance of an artist who has fully matured.”
Magnolia Pictures acquired U.S. distribution during the festival.
Also Read: 'Shoplifters' Cannes Review: Is the Seventh Time a Charm for Hirokazu Kore-eda?
Spike Lee took the runner-up award,...
- 5/19/2018
- by Steve Pond
- The Wrap
The 71st annual Cannes Film Festival officially kicked off last week, and we've already been treated to some seriously star-studded moments. Lupita Nyong'o made a glamorous appearance on the red carpet, while Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem looked so in love at the premiere of their film Everybody Knows. Kristen Stewart also touched down in the South of France and is serving as one of this year's jury members alongside Chang Chen, Ava DuVernay, Denis Villeneuve, Cate Blanchett, Robert Guédiguian, Khadja Nin, Andrey Zvyagintsev, and Léa Seydoux. The festival is just getting started, so check back later for even more fun moments.
Related: The Most Glamorous Cannes Film Festival Moments...
Related: The Most Glamorous Cannes Film Festival Moments...
- 5/17/2018
- by Monica Sisavat
- Popsugar.com
Frustrated with the lack of diversity and inclusion in the French film industry, 16 black actresses took to the red carpet in Cannes on Wednesday night, staging a protest against racism just days after 82 women, led by Cannes jury president Cate Blanchett, launched their own call for gender equality.
Led by actress Aïssa Maïga (“Bamako”), the group struck a defiant note while promoting a new book, “Noire N’est Pas Mon Métier” (My Profession is Not Black), which Maïga co-authored.
Speaking with Variety, the actress called it “a historic moment” as 16 black women linked arms on the red carpet outside the Palais for the first time. “It was beyond my wildest dreams,” she said. “For 20 years, I’ve been acting, and I’ve never felt like this.
“This was a statement we wanted to make to the entire world.”
The book features candid stories about the prejudice faced by black actresses in the French film industry.
Led by actress Aïssa Maïga (“Bamako”), the group struck a defiant note while promoting a new book, “Noire N’est Pas Mon Métier” (My Profession is Not Black), which Maïga co-authored.
Speaking with Variety, the actress called it “a historic moment” as 16 black women linked arms on the red carpet outside the Palais for the first time. “It was beyond my wildest dreams,” she said. “For 20 years, I’ve been acting, and I’ve never felt like this.
“This was a statement we wanted to make to the entire world.”
The book features candid stories about the prejudice faced by black actresses in the French film industry.
- 5/17/2018
- by Christopher Vourlias
- Variety Film + TV
In just a few days, the awards for the 2018 Cannes Film Festival will be given out. While a number of movies and artists will be feted this weekend, the question of who and what looms large. Which film will be able to join recent winners of the prestigious Palme d’Or like The Square, I, Daniel Blake, Dheepan, Winter Sleep, Blue is the Warmest Color, Amour, and The Tree of Life? Your guess this year is obviously as good as mine, but once again today I’ll be trying to make my picks for the festival winners. It has again seemed like a year without a clear Cannes frontrunner, so that could make the 2018 jury, which consists of Cate Blanchett as President, plus Chang Chen, Ava DuVernay, Robert Guédiguian, Khadja Nin, Léa Seydoux, Kristen Stewart, Denis Villeneuve, and Andrey Zvyagintsev, go in any number of directions. This year’s lineup...
- 5/17/2018
- by Joey Magidson
- Hollywoodnews.com
Cannes competition jury member Kristen Stewart started out walking the red carpet Monday night before the premiere of Spike Lee’s “BlacKkKlansman” in sky-high Louboutin spike heels, but removed them before climbing the stairs, which she ascended barefoot.
It wasn’t clear if her act was a demonstration against Cannes’ notorious policy of requiring women to wear high heels on the red carpet or whether she wanted to feel more secure on the somewhat soggy red carpet.
The festival has seen mostly clear skies, but Monday rain fell off and on throughout the day and red carpet photographers juggled cameras and umbrellas at Lee’s well-received premiere.
Since Heelgate in 2015, in which a producer with a foot injury said a Palais guard wouldn’t let her in to a screening because of insufficiently formal footwear, the festival has taken pains to point out that there is no requirement to wear high heels.
It wasn’t clear if her act was a demonstration against Cannes’ notorious policy of requiring women to wear high heels on the red carpet or whether she wanted to feel more secure on the somewhat soggy red carpet.
The festival has seen mostly clear skies, but Monday rain fell off and on throughout the day and red carpet photographers juggled cameras and umbrellas at Lee’s well-received premiere.
Since Heelgate in 2015, in which a producer with a foot injury said a Palais guard wouldn’t let her in to a screening because of insufficiently formal footwear, the festival has taken pains to point out that there is no requirement to wear high heels.
- 5/15/2018
- by Pat Saperstein
- Variety Film + TV
Red carpet protest highlighted fact only 82 women have been honoured in Official Selection over 71 editions of festival.
Cate Blanchett and Agnes Varda led 82 female industry figures in a silent ascent of the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival on Saturday protesting the lack of female representation at the event over its 71 editions.
Moving, historic, 82 women from all countries and professions in cinema have just made the red carpet entrance for Les Filles Du Soleil (Girls Of The Sun) by Eva Husson. #Cannes2018 #Competition pic.twitter.com/0YY9SNbRqg
— Festival de Cannes (@Festival_Cannes) May 12, 2018
Other stars joining the protest...
Cate Blanchett and Agnes Varda led 82 female industry figures in a silent ascent of the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival on Saturday protesting the lack of female representation at the event over its 71 editions.
Moving, historic, 82 women from all countries and professions in cinema have just made the red carpet entrance for Les Filles Du Soleil (Girls Of The Sun) by Eva Husson. #Cannes2018 #Competition pic.twitter.com/0YY9SNbRqg
— Festival de Cannes (@Festival_Cannes) May 12, 2018
Other stars joining the protest...
- 5/12/2018
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- ScreenDaily
Cannes Opening Night: Jury President Cate Blanchett Plans to Check Agendas, Expectations at the Door
Cannes Film Festival jury president Cate Blanchett stood center stage inside Grand Theatre Lumiere on Tuesday night, placed her arm over the shoulder of onetime collaborator Martin Scorsese and together — speaking French in unison — opened the 71st edition of the festival.
The moment came after separate standing ovations for surprise guest Scorsese and Blanchett, who was the final jury member welcomed out from backstage by artistic director Thierry Fremaux in front of 2,000 guests. With fellow jurors Chang Chen, Ava DuVernay, Robert Guediguian, Khadja Nin, Lea Seydoux, Kristen Stewart, Denis Villeneuve and Andrey Zvyagintsev already seated on ...
The moment came after separate standing ovations for surprise guest Scorsese and Blanchett, who was the final jury member welcomed out from backstage by artistic director Thierry Fremaux in front of 2,000 guests. With fellow jurors Chang Chen, Ava DuVernay, Robert Guediguian, Khadja Nin, Lea Seydoux, Kristen Stewart, Denis Villeneuve and Andrey Zvyagintsev already seated on ...
The 2018 Cannes Film Festival has officially begun! A number of stars have arrived in Cannes, France for the 71st annual movie event, with many more celebs on the way. The 10-day festival kicked off on Tuesday with the premiere of Javier Bardem and Penélope Cruz's film, Everybody Knows. The couple, the movie's cast as well as the festival's jury members all walked the red carpet together ahead of the premiere. Jury members Kristen Stewart, Chang Chen, Ava DuVernay, Denis Villeneuve, Cate Blanchett, Robert Guédiguian, Khadja Nin, Andrey Zvyagintsev and Léa Seydoux all held hands on the red carpet before heading inside to see the film on Tuesday. Want to see all of the star sightings...
- 5/8/2018
- E! Online
During this afternoon’s annual press conference to introduce the jury of the official main competition for the Cannes Film Festival, the panel’s president Cate Blanchett expressed sympathy for the two directors who, due to various reasons, are not being permitted by their home countries to attend the fest, despite the fact that their films are competing.
Russia’s Kirill Serebrennikov whose Leto premieres tomorrow night, and Iran’s Jafar Panahi, a previous prize winner forbidden to travel here, will have his latest film 3 Faces shown Sunday, but neither can come – at least as it appears now. Asked about the politics affecting the festival and if it will be taken into consideration when judging the movies themselves, Blanchett was careful to draw a difference. “I think this has not become a political film festival, and I think the making of the work is probably not inherently political, but the...
Russia’s Kirill Serebrennikov whose Leto premieres tomorrow night, and Iran’s Jafar Panahi, a previous prize winner forbidden to travel here, will have his latest film 3 Faces shown Sunday, but neither can come – at least as it appears now. Asked about the politics affecting the festival and if it will be taken into consideration when judging the movies themselves, Blanchett was careful to draw a difference. “I think this has not become a political film festival, and I think the making of the work is probably not inherently political, but the...
- 5/8/2018
- by Pete Hammond
- Deadline Film + TV
Cannes Opening Night: Jury President Cate Blanchett Plans to Check Agendas, Expectations at the Door
Cannes Film Festival jury president Cate Blanchett stood center stage inside Grand Theatre Lumiere Tuesday night, placed her arm over the shoulder of onetime collaborator Martin Scorsese and together — speaking French in unison — opened the 71st edition of the festival.
The moment came following separate standing ovations for surprise guest Scorsese and Blanchett, who was the final jury member welcomed out from backstage by artistic director Thierry Fremaux in front of 2000 guests. With fellow jury stars Chang Chen, Ava DuVernay, Robert Guediguian, Khadja Nin, Lea Seydoux, Kristen Stewart, Denis Villeneuve and Andrey Zvyagintsev already seated on the side of the stage, Blanchett...
The moment came following separate standing ovations for surprise guest Scorsese and Blanchett, who was the final jury member welcomed out from backstage by artistic director Thierry Fremaux in front of 2000 guests. With fellow jury stars Chang Chen, Ava DuVernay, Robert Guediguian, Khadja Nin, Lea Seydoux, Kristen Stewart, Denis Villeneuve and Andrey Zvyagintsev already seated on the side of the stage, Blanchett...
- 5/8/2018
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Cate Blanchett: "The Palme d’Or will go to a film that has everything. You are awarding the performances, the direction, the cinematography and the script and the entire crew who made it possible.” Photo: Richard Mowe
When actress Cate Blanchett was asked to be president of the competition jury for this year’s 71st edition of the Cannes Film Festival she insisted that there would be gender parity and racial diversity.
Director Thierry Frémaux assured her that this was already the case. Blanchett happily agreed, and assumes her duties alongside four other women - Ava Duvernay, Khadja Nin, Léa Seydoux and Kristen Stewart - as well as Chang Chen, Robert Guédiguian, Denis Villeneuve, and Andrey Zvyagintsev.
Ava Duvernay Photo: Richard Mowe
At a media gathering to introduce the jury this afternoon (8 May) Blanchett said: “For quality change to occur and I mean profound lasting change, it needs to take place through specific action,...
When actress Cate Blanchett was asked to be president of the competition jury for this year’s 71st edition of the Cannes Film Festival she insisted that there would be gender parity and racial diversity.
Director Thierry Frémaux assured her that this was already the case. Blanchett happily agreed, and assumes her duties alongside four other women - Ava Duvernay, Khadja Nin, Léa Seydoux and Kristen Stewart - as well as Chang Chen, Robert Guédiguian, Denis Villeneuve, and Andrey Zvyagintsev.
Ava Duvernay Photo: Richard Mowe
At a media gathering to introduce the jury this afternoon (8 May) Blanchett said: “For quality change to occur and I mean profound lasting change, it needs to take place through specific action,...
- 5/8/2018
- by Richard Mowe
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
“Would I like to see more women in competition? Absolutely.”
Cate Blanchett, the jury president for the 2018 Cannes Film Festival, addressed the lack of films by female directors in competition this year at the opening press conference.
Of the 21 films in competition this year, three are directed by women.
Speaking today (8 May), Blanchett said: “I know the selection committee now has more women on board than in previous years - that will change the lense through which films are chosen, but this won’t happen overnight. Also, it’s almost a gladiatorial sport coming to Cannes as a director and...
Cate Blanchett, the jury president for the 2018 Cannes Film Festival, addressed the lack of films by female directors in competition this year at the opening press conference.
Of the 21 films in competition this year, three are directed by women.
Speaking today (8 May), Blanchett said: “I know the selection committee now has more women on board than in previous years - that will change the lense through which films are chosen, but this won’t happen overnight. Also, it’s almost a gladiatorial sport coming to Cannes as a director and...
- 5/8/2018
- by Orlando Parfitt
- ScreenDaily
Cate Blanchett, the president of the jury for the 71st annual Cannes Film Festival, said that strides for women in Hollywood wouldn’t happen overnight as a result of the Time’s Up and #MeToo movements.
“For profound changes to occur, it needs to take place through specific actions,” Blanchett said at a press conference in the South of France on Tuesday morning. “It’s addressing the gender gap and the racial diversity and the equality and the way we make our work.”
She conceded that the dialogue about women in Hollywood hadn’t changed Cannes yet. The festival has suffered from widespread criticism in recent weeks for only selecting three female directors as part of this year’s competition. “Is it going to have a direct impact on the film in competition this year, six months on?” Blanchett asked. “Not specifically. There are several women in competition. They are...
“For profound changes to occur, it needs to take place through specific actions,” Blanchett said at a press conference in the South of France on Tuesday morning. “It’s addressing the gender gap and the racial diversity and the equality and the way we make our work.”
She conceded that the dialogue about women in Hollywood hadn’t changed Cannes yet. The festival has suffered from widespread criticism in recent weeks for only selecting three female directors as part of this year’s competition. “Is it going to have a direct impact on the film in competition this year, six months on?” Blanchett asked. “Not specifically. There are several women in competition. They are...
- 5/8/2018
- by Ramin Setoodeh
- Variety Film + TV
“I’m a supporter of positive discrimination in everyday life, but not in the selection process of Cannes. Filmmakers want to be considered as artists,” said Thierry Frémaux after the Cannes lineup was announced.
Fremaux, director of the fest, is expected to announce further measures in support of anti-harassment initiatives at a Monday press conference in advance of the fest’s opening.
His earlier remarks came in defense of the world’s most high-profile festival selecting only three female-helmed films for its 2018 competition. While observers had hoped that in the wake of #MeToo and Time’s Up movements, gender pay parity and inclusion riders, Cannes would reconsider its attitude toward women directors, Fremaux’s answer is both honest and disingenous.
Honest because women helmers will tell you that it’s true — they are artists and should be considered as such, just as their male counterparts are — but disingenuous because what...
Fremaux, director of the fest, is expected to announce further measures in support of anti-harassment initiatives at a Monday press conference in advance of the fest’s opening.
His earlier remarks came in defense of the world’s most high-profile festival selecting only three female-helmed films for its 2018 competition. While observers had hoped that in the wake of #MeToo and Time’s Up movements, gender pay parity and inclusion riders, Cannes would reconsider its attitude toward women directors, Fremaux’s answer is both honest and disingenous.
Honest because women helmers will tell you that it’s true — they are artists and should be considered as such, just as their male counterparts are — but disingenuous because what...
- 5/7/2018
- by Simran Hans
- Variety Film + TV
If a film festival takes place in the South of France with almost no movie stars, will the rest of the world care?
That’s the conundrum facing the 71st edition of the Cannes Film Festival. The annual celebration of cinema has never faced so many questions about its future and just how much clout it still has with U.S. studios, filmmakers and A-list actors. Though the kickoff for Cannes is still six days away, the elite gathering is already swirling in controversy.
In April, Cannes took a swing at Netflix by caving in to French theater owners and banning the streaming service from showing any of its movies in competition.
In keeping with an anti-technology stance, the festival is also forbidding selfies on its glamorous red carpet (good luck with that). And in the era of #MeToo and Time’s Up, there aren’t many female directors or stars in the lineup.
That’s the conundrum facing the 71st edition of the Cannes Film Festival. The annual celebration of cinema has never faced so many questions about its future and just how much clout it still has with U.S. studios, filmmakers and A-list actors. Though the kickoff for Cannes is still six days away, the elite gathering is already swirling in controversy.
In April, Cannes took a swing at Netflix by caving in to French theater owners and banning the streaming service from showing any of its movies in competition.
In keeping with an anti-technology stance, the festival is also forbidding selfies on its glamorous red carpet (good luck with that). And in the era of #MeToo and Time’s Up, there aren’t many female directors or stars in the lineup.
- 5/3/2018
- by Ramin Setoodeh and Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
When the Cannes Film Festival announced its Official Competition in early April, one notorious auteur was absent from the lineup: Lars von Trier. This wasn’t a total surprise, even though the Danish filmmaker had an upcoming movie, “The House That Jack Built,” because he’s been deemed persona non grata since his controversial remarks about being a Nazi during the Cannes press conference for “Melancholia” in 2011. However, one week later, the festival announced that “The House That Jack Built” would play at Cannes after all — out of competition.
This decision overturns von Trier’s status at Cannes while avoiding one of the biggest challenges his new work presented at the festival, where the competition will be judged by a female-dominated jury led by jury president Cate Blanchett. A rep for the actress denied one rumor circulating in recent days, that the actress refused to consider von Trier’s film as part of the competition.
This decision overturns von Trier’s status at Cannes while avoiding one of the biggest challenges his new work presented at the festival, where the competition will be judged by a female-dominated jury led by jury president Cate Blanchett. A rep for the actress denied one rumor circulating in recent days, that the actress refused to consider von Trier’s film as part of the competition.
- 4/19/2018
- by Eric Kohn
- Indiewire
Kristen Stewart is the latest addition to the Cannes Film Festival’s fist majority female competition jury since 2014.
A Wrinkle in Time director Ava DuVernay was also confirmed as a jury member on Wednesday. The duo will join previously announced jurors Léa Seydoux, musician Khadja Nin and Cate Blanchett, who will serve as this year’s jury president.
Blade Runner 2049 director Denis Villeneuve, director Andrey Zvyagintsev, French filmmaker Robert Guédiguian and Chinese actor Chang Chen will also serve as jurors.
The festival’s first majority female jury in four years comes after the festival was widely criticized for its...
A Wrinkle in Time director Ava DuVernay was also confirmed as a jury member on Wednesday. The duo will join previously announced jurors Léa Seydoux, musician Khadja Nin and Cate Blanchett, who will serve as this year’s jury president.
Blade Runner 2049 director Denis Villeneuve, director Andrey Zvyagintsev, French filmmaker Robert Guédiguian and Chinese actor Chang Chen will also serve as jurors.
The festival’s first majority female jury in four years comes after the festival was widely criticized for its...
- 4/18/2018
- by Mike Miller
- PEOPLE.com
Get in touch to send in cinephile news and discoveries. For daily updates follow us @NotebookMUBI.NEWSJia Zhangke's Ash is Purest White.Just in case you missed it, the multiple lineups for the various festivals at Cannes this year have been announced. You can find all of the announcements on Notebook: the 71st Cannes Film Festival, Directors' Fortnight, Critics Week, and Acid. Additionally, Cannes has also announced the jury tending to the official selection: Cate Blanchett (President), Chang Chen, Ava DuVernay, Robert Guédiguian, Khadja Nin, Léa Seydoux, Kristen Stewart, Denis Villeneuve, and Andrey Zvyagintsev. After a truly eventful life (which includes being kidnapped by Kim Jong-il) and phenomenal career in cinema, the Korean screen legend Choi Eun-hee has died. Screen International provides a thorough obituary.Czech New Wave luminary and New Hollywood transplant Miloš Forman has died. Duane Byrge honors the man and artist with an obituary for The Hollywood Reporter.
- 4/18/2018
- MUBI
Cate Blanchett, main, and, from top, Andrey Zvyagintsev, Khadja Nin, Denis Villeneuve, Kristen Stewart, Chang Chen, Ava DuVernay, Robert Guédiguian, and Léa Seydoux Photo: Photo composite: Festival de Cannes With only two and a bit weeks to go before the start of this year’s 71st edition of the Cannes Film Festival on May 8 the organisers today have confirmed the jurors who will sit alongside president Cate Blanchett on the official Competition jury to adjudicate on the prestigious Palme d’Or among other top awards.
Selma director Ava DuVernay and Twilight star Kristen Stewart have been named as well as Blade Runner 2049 director Denis Villeneuve and Russian filmmaker Andrey Zvyagintsev, who won the screenplay prize for Leviathan in 2014 and the jury prize for Loveless last year.
French actress Léa Seydoux, Chinese star Chang Chen (The Assassin), French director-producer Robert Guédiguian and Burundian singer-songwriter Khadja Nin complete the suitably mixed line-up.
Selma director Ava DuVernay and Twilight star Kristen Stewart have been named as well as Blade Runner 2049 director Denis Villeneuve and Russian filmmaker Andrey Zvyagintsev, who won the screenplay prize for Leviathan in 2014 and the jury prize for Loveless last year.
French actress Léa Seydoux, Chinese star Chang Chen (The Assassin), French director-producer Robert Guédiguian and Burundian singer-songwriter Khadja Nin complete the suitably mixed line-up.
- 4/18/2018
- by Richard Mowe
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
Further jury members are Chang Chen, Robert Guédiguian, Khadja Nin, Léa Seydoux and Andrei Zvyagintsev.
The 2018 Cannes Film Festival (May 8-19) has unveiled the jury for its main competition.
Comprising five women and four men, the Jury features:
Chinese actor Chang Chen, who starred in Hou Hsiao-hsien’s Three Times and The Assassin, and Kim Ki-duk’s Breath, which all screened in Competition at Cannes. His other films include John Woo’s Red Cliff and Ang Lee’s Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.
Writer, director, producer Ava DuVernay, whose features include Disney sci-fi A Wrinkle In Time, Selma, for which she...
The 2018 Cannes Film Festival (May 8-19) has unveiled the jury for its main competition.
Comprising five women and four men, the Jury features:
Chinese actor Chang Chen, who starred in Hou Hsiao-hsien’s Three Times and The Assassin, and Kim Ki-duk’s Breath, which all screened in Competition at Cannes. His other films include John Woo’s Red Cliff and Ang Lee’s Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.
Writer, director, producer Ava DuVernay, whose features include Disney sci-fi A Wrinkle In Time, Selma, for which she...
- 4/18/2018
- by Orlando Parfitt
- ScreenDaily
The 2018 Festival de Cannes might be lacking in noticeable starpower with the current films in competition, but they have more than made up for it with the main festival jury. Cate Blanchett is already the Jury President and now she’ll be joined by more names notable to North American audiences than expected.
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Familiar faces Kristen Stewart, Ava DuVernay, Denis Villeneuve and Léa Seydoux will head to la Croissette alongside Chinese actor Chang Chen, French filmmaker Robert Guédiguian, Russian director Andrei Zvyagintsev and Burundian musical artist Khadja Nin.
Cannes Director’s Fortnight Announces Gaspar Noé’s Latest, Nicolas Cage’s ‘Mandy’ & More
Familiar faces Kristen Stewart, Ava DuVernay, Denis Villeneuve and Léa Seydoux will head to la Croissette alongside Chinese actor Chang Chen, French filmmaker Robert Guédiguian, Russian director Andrei Zvyagintsev and Burundian musical artist Khadja Nin.
- 4/18/2018
- by Gregory Ellwood
- The Playlist
While the Competition at the 71st Festival de Cannes (May 8-19) so far includes only three women directors, Cannes has selected many films from women filmmakers in such sidebars as Un Certain Regard, Critics’ Week, and Directors’ Fortnight. And the Competition jury led by president Cate Blanchett is dominated by women.
The jury features five women, four men, seven nationalities, and five continents. They will reveal the winners on Saturday, May 19 during the Closing Ceremony.
The 2018 Jury
Cate Blanchett – President (Australian actress, producer)
Chang Chen (Chinese actor)
Ava DuVernay (American writer, director, producer)
Robert Guédiguian (French director, writer, producer)
Khadja Nin (Burundian songwriter, composer, singer)
Léa Seydoux (French actress)
Kristen Stewart (American actress)
Denis Villeneuve (Canadian director, writer)
Andrei Zvyagintsev (Russian director, writer)
Cannes Biographies (below):
Chang Chen – Chinese actor
Chang Chen made his film debut in the late Edward Yang’s “A Brighter Summer Day.” He rose to...
The jury features five women, four men, seven nationalities, and five continents. They will reveal the winners on Saturday, May 19 during the Closing Ceremony.
The 2018 Jury
Cate Blanchett – President (Australian actress, producer)
Chang Chen (Chinese actor)
Ava DuVernay (American writer, director, producer)
Robert Guédiguian (French director, writer, producer)
Khadja Nin (Burundian songwriter, composer, singer)
Léa Seydoux (French actress)
Kristen Stewart (American actress)
Denis Villeneuve (Canadian director, writer)
Andrei Zvyagintsev (Russian director, writer)
Cannes Biographies (below):
Chang Chen – Chinese actor
Chang Chen made his film debut in the late Edward Yang’s “A Brighter Summer Day.” He rose to...
- 4/18/2018
- by Anne Thompson
- Thompson on Hollywood
While the Competition at the 71st Festival de Cannes (May 8-19) so far includes only three women directors, Cannes has selected many films from women filmmakers in such sidebars as Un Certain Regard, Critics’ Week, and Directors’ Fortnight. And the Competition jury led by president Cate Blanchett is dominated by women.
The jury features five women, four men, seven nationalities, and five continents. They will reveal the winners on Saturday, May 19 during the Closing Ceremony.
The 2018 Jury
Cate Blanchett – President (Australian actress, producer)
Chang Chen (Chinese actor)
Ava DuVernay (American writer, director, producer)
Robert Guédiguian (French director, writer, producer)
Khadja Nin (Burundian songwriter, composer, singer)
Léa Seydoux (French actress)
Kristen Stewart (American actress)
Denis Villeneuve (Canadian director, writer)
Andrei Zvyagintsev (Russian director, writer)
Cannes Biographies (below):
Chang Chen – Chinese actor
Chang Chen made his film debut in the late Edward Yang’s “A Brighter Summer Day.” He rose to...
The jury features five women, four men, seven nationalities, and five continents. They will reveal the winners on Saturday, May 19 during the Closing Ceremony.
The 2018 Jury
Cate Blanchett – President (Australian actress, producer)
Chang Chen (Chinese actor)
Ava DuVernay (American writer, director, producer)
Robert Guédiguian (French director, writer, producer)
Khadja Nin (Burundian songwriter, composer, singer)
Léa Seydoux (French actress)
Kristen Stewart (American actress)
Denis Villeneuve (Canadian director, writer)
Andrei Zvyagintsev (Russian director, writer)
Cannes Biographies (below):
Chang Chen – Chinese actor
Chang Chen made his film debut in the late Edward Yang’s “A Brighter Summer Day.” He rose to...
- 4/18/2018
- by Anne Thompson
- Indiewire
Jury President Cate Blanchett will be surrounded by fellow thesps Chang Chen, Léa Seydoux, Kristen Stewart, noteworthy filmmakers Ava DuVernay, Robert Guédiguian, Denis Villeneuve, Andrei Zvyagintsev and completing the tribe of nine we have Burundian songwriter/composer/singer Khadja Nin. They’ll be watching films, hitting parties, and dishing out gold (namely the Palme d’Or) on May 19th during the Closing Ceremony. Here are the bios provided by the festival:
Chang Chen – Taiwanese actor
Chang Chen made his film debut in the late Edward Yang’s A Brighter Summer Day. He rose to fame in the Ang Lee’s Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon in…...
Chang Chen – Taiwanese actor
Chang Chen made his film debut in the late Edward Yang’s A Brighter Summer Day. He rose to fame in the Ang Lee’s Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon in…...
- 4/18/2018
- by Eric Lavallée
- IONCINEMA.com
Ava DuVernay, Kristen Stewart, Denis Villeneuve, Chang Chen, Robert Guédiguian, Khadja Nin, Léa Seydoux and Andrey Zvyagintsev have been named members of the 2018 Cannes Film Festival Jury.
They will join Cate Blanchett, who was previously named president of the jury at the 71st Cannes Film Festival.
During the era of #MeToo and #TimesUp, the jury is made up of five women and four men, only the third time that women have made up a majority of the jury. All three times have come in the last 10 years.
The jurors are of seven nationalities and from five continents.
Also Read: Cannes Lineup Reaches From Spike Lee to Jean-Luc Godard
Blanchett marks the first female jury president since Jane Campion served in 2014. Other women to take on the role this century include Oscar nominee Isabelle Huppert and Liv Ullmann. It is the 12th time in festival history a woman has headed the jury. Director, screenwriter and actress Jeanne Moreau served twice, with all others putting in one year each.
The Cannes Film Festival will take over the south of France from May 8-19.
See the full bios for the jury members courtesy of the festival organizers below.
Also Read: Cannes Will Welcome Back Lars von Trier, Says Festival Director
Chang Chen – Chinese actor
Chang Chen made his film debut in the late Edward Yang’s A Brighter Summer Day. He rose to fame in the Ang Lee’s “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” in 2000. His film credits include “Wong Kar Wai’s Happy Together” (1997), 2046 (2004), “The Grandmaster” (2013), Hou Hsiao-hsien’s “Three Times” (2005) and “The Assassin” (2015), Tian Zhuangzhuang’s “The Go Master” (2006) John Woo’s “Red Cliff” (2008-2009) “The Last Supper” directed by Lu Chuan (2012). In 2017, he returned for Yang Lu’s film Brotherhood of “Blades II” and recently played in “Forever Young” by Fangfang Li.
Ava DuVernay – American writer, director, producer
Nominated for the Academy Award and Golden Globe and winner of the BAFTA and Emmy, Ava DuVernay is a writer, director, producer and film distributor known for the historical drama “Selma” (2014), the criminal justice documentary “13th” (2016) and the recent Disney cinematic adaptation of the classic children’s novel A wrinkle in Time. Winner of the 2012 Sundance Film Festival’s Best Director Prize for her film “Middle of Nowhere,” DuVernay amplifies the work of people of color and women directors through her film collective Array.
Robert Guédiguian – French director, writer, producer
The work of Robert Guédiguian, an activist filmmaker, celebrates the city of Marseille where he grew up. Acclaimed by critics when he first started directing in the 80s, he met public success with Marius and Jeannette, which won the Prix Louis-Delluc in 1997.
His film credits include “Marie-Jo et ses deux amours” (2002) “Le Promeneur du Champ de Mars” (2004) “Le Voyage en Arménie” (2007) “Lady Jane” (2008) “L’armée du crime” (2009) “The Snows of Kilimanjaro” (2011). His latest film in date, “The House by the Sea” (2017), received enthusiastic response from critics and audience.
Khadja Nin – Burundian songwriter, composer, singer
Youngest of a family of eight Khadja Nin studied music at an early age, before leaving Africa to go to Europe. Her albums are a mix of occidental popmusic, African and afro-cuban rhythms. She gained wide recognition and success with “Sambolera Mayi Son.” “Ya…” (“From me to you”) is a wonderful tribute to Mandela and the video of her song “Mama” was directed by Jeanne Moreau. International Artist, she became a Unicef and Acp Observatory on Migration Good Will Ambassador. She was awarded the Prize “Prix de l’Action Feminine” by the African Women’s League in 2016. She has been committed to support ordinary heroes.
Léa Seydoux – French actress
Rising to fame with Christophe Honoré’s “The Beautiful Person” in 2008, Léa Seydoux is an award-winning actress, notably the Palme d’Or for Abdelatif Kechiche’s “Blue is the Warmest Colour” in 2013. She successfully alternates between author and mainstream films. Her film credits include Rebecca Zlotowski’s “Dear Prudence” and “Grand Central,” Benoît Jacquot’s “Farewell, My Queen” and “Diary of a Chambermaid,” Bertrand Bonello’s “Saint Laurent,” Sam Mendes’ “Spectre,” Yorgos Lanthimos’ “The Lobster” and Xavier Dolan’s “It’s Only the End of the World.”
Kristen Stewart – American actress
Kristen Stewart has been playing roles since an early age and received widespread recognition in 2008 for “The Twilight Saga” film series (2008-12). Her film credit includes “Snow White and the Huntsman” (2012), “Equals” by Drake Doremus (2015) “Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk” by Ang Lee (2016), and several Festival de Cannes Selections such as “On the Road” by Walter Salles (2012) “Clouds of Sils Maria” (2014) and “Personal Shopper” (2016) both by Olivier Assayas (2014) as well as “Café Society” by Woody Allen. She directed her first short film “Come Swim” in 2017.
Denis Villeneuve – Canadian director, writer
Internationally renowned and recently two-time Academy Award winner for “Blade Runner 2049,” Denis Villeneuve made his debut at the National Film Board of Canada in the early 90’s. His first feature, “Un 32 août sur Terre” (1998) was invited to Cannes. He returned there with “Next Floor” (2008), “Polytechnique” (2009) and the Oscar nominated “Sicario” (2015). In 2010 “Incendies” was nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the Academy Awards. In 2017, Arrival was nominated for 8 Oscars and 9 BAFTAs, including best movie and best director.
Andreï Zvyagintsev – Russian director, writer
Multi-award winning filmmaker Andreï Zvyagintsev has already become one of the most respected directors in Russian and international cinema. He directed his first feature film in 2003 The Return which won him a “Golden Lion” at the Venice Film Festival. He has continued to write and direct award-winning feature films “The Banishment” (2007), “Elena” (2011) and “Leviathan” (2014). His most recent film “Loveless” won the Jury Prize at the 2017 Festival de Cannes, and was among the nominees at the Golden Globe and 90th Academy Awards.
Read original story Ava DuVernay, Kristen Stewart Join Cate Blanchett on 2018 Cannes Film Festival Jury At TheWrap...
They will join Cate Blanchett, who was previously named president of the jury at the 71st Cannes Film Festival.
During the era of #MeToo and #TimesUp, the jury is made up of five women and four men, only the third time that women have made up a majority of the jury. All three times have come in the last 10 years.
The jurors are of seven nationalities and from five continents.
Also Read: Cannes Lineup Reaches From Spike Lee to Jean-Luc Godard
Blanchett marks the first female jury president since Jane Campion served in 2014. Other women to take on the role this century include Oscar nominee Isabelle Huppert and Liv Ullmann. It is the 12th time in festival history a woman has headed the jury. Director, screenwriter and actress Jeanne Moreau served twice, with all others putting in one year each.
The Cannes Film Festival will take over the south of France from May 8-19.
See the full bios for the jury members courtesy of the festival organizers below.
Also Read: Cannes Will Welcome Back Lars von Trier, Says Festival Director
Chang Chen – Chinese actor
Chang Chen made his film debut in the late Edward Yang’s A Brighter Summer Day. He rose to fame in the Ang Lee’s “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” in 2000. His film credits include “Wong Kar Wai’s Happy Together” (1997), 2046 (2004), “The Grandmaster” (2013), Hou Hsiao-hsien’s “Three Times” (2005) and “The Assassin” (2015), Tian Zhuangzhuang’s “The Go Master” (2006) John Woo’s “Red Cliff” (2008-2009) “The Last Supper” directed by Lu Chuan (2012). In 2017, he returned for Yang Lu’s film Brotherhood of “Blades II” and recently played in “Forever Young” by Fangfang Li.
Ava DuVernay – American writer, director, producer
Nominated for the Academy Award and Golden Globe and winner of the BAFTA and Emmy, Ava DuVernay is a writer, director, producer and film distributor known for the historical drama “Selma” (2014), the criminal justice documentary “13th” (2016) and the recent Disney cinematic adaptation of the classic children’s novel A wrinkle in Time. Winner of the 2012 Sundance Film Festival’s Best Director Prize for her film “Middle of Nowhere,” DuVernay amplifies the work of people of color and women directors through her film collective Array.
Robert Guédiguian – French director, writer, producer
The work of Robert Guédiguian, an activist filmmaker, celebrates the city of Marseille where he grew up. Acclaimed by critics when he first started directing in the 80s, he met public success with Marius and Jeannette, which won the Prix Louis-Delluc in 1997.
His film credits include “Marie-Jo et ses deux amours” (2002) “Le Promeneur du Champ de Mars” (2004) “Le Voyage en Arménie” (2007) “Lady Jane” (2008) “L’armée du crime” (2009) “The Snows of Kilimanjaro” (2011). His latest film in date, “The House by the Sea” (2017), received enthusiastic response from critics and audience.
Khadja Nin – Burundian songwriter, composer, singer
Youngest of a family of eight Khadja Nin studied music at an early age, before leaving Africa to go to Europe. Her albums are a mix of occidental popmusic, African and afro-cuban rhythms. She gained wide recognition and success with “Sambolera Mayi Son.” “Ya…” (“From me to you”) is a wonderful tribute to Mandela and the video of her song “Mama” was directed by Jeanne Moreau. International Artist, she became a Unicef and Acp Observatory on Migration Good Will Ambassador. She was awarded the Prize “Prix de l’Action Feminine” by the African Women’s League in 2016. She has been committed to support ordinary heroes.
Léa Seydoux – French actress
Rising to fame with Christophe Honoré’s “The Beautiful Person” in 2008, Léa Seydoux is an award-winning actress, notably the Palme d’Or for Abdelatif Kechiche’s “Blue is the Warmest Colour” in 2013. She successfully alternates between author and mainstream films. Her film credits include Rebecca Zlotowski’s “Dear Prudence” and “Grand Central,” Benoît Jacquot’s “Farewell, My Queen” and “Diary of a Chambermaid,” Bertrand Bonello’s “Saint Laurent,” Sam Mendes’ “Spectre,” Yorgos Lanthimos’ “The Lobster” and Xavier Dolan’s “It’s Only the End of the World.”
Kristen Stewart – American actress
Kristen Stewart has been playing roles since an early age and received widespread recognition in 2008 for “The Twilight Saga” film series (2008-12). Her film credit includes “Snow White and the Huntsman” (2012), “Equals” by Drake Doremus (2015) “Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk” by Ang Lee (2016), and several Festival de Cannes Selections such as “On the Road” by Walter Salles (2012) “Clouds of Sils Maria” (2014) and “Personal Shopper” (2016) both by Olivier Assayas (2014) as well as “Café Society” by Woody Allen. She directed her first short film “Come Swim” in 2017.
Denis Villeneuve – Canadian director, writer
Internationally renowned and recently two-time Academy Award winner for “Blade Runner 2049,” Denis Villeneuve made his debut at the National Film Board of Canada in the early 90’s. His first feature, “Un 32 août sur Terre” (1998) was invited to Cannes. He returned there with “Next Floor” (2008), “Polytechnique” (2009) and the Oscar nominated “Sicario” (2015). In 2010 “Incendies” was nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the Academy Awards. In 2017, Arrival was nominated for 8 Oscars and 9 BAFTAs, including best movie and best director.
Andreï Zvyagintsev – Russian director, writer
Multi-award winning filmmaker Andreï Zvyagintsev has already become one of the most respected directors in Russian and international cinema. He directed his first feature film in 2003 The Return which won him a “Golden Lion” at the Venice Film Festival. He has continued to write and direct award-winning feature films “The Banishment” (2007), “Elena” (2011) and “Leviathan” (2014). His most recent film “Loveless” won the Jury Prize at the 2017 Festival de Cannes, and was among the nominees at the Golden Globe and 90th Academy Awards.
Read original story Ava DuVernay, Kristen Stewart Join Cate Blanchett on 2018 Cannes Film Festival Jury At TheWrap...
- 4/18/2018
- by Debbie Emery
- The Wrap
The Cannes Film Festival has set its competition jury under president Oscar-winning actress Cate Blanchett. The festival chose five women and four men, covering seven nationalities and five continents. They will spend plenty of time in dark rooms on the Croisette before revealing the winners Saturday, May 19 during the Closing Ceremony.
The jury for this year’s fest under Blanchett includes Chang Chen (Chinese actor), Ava DuVernay, Robert Guédiguian, Khadja Nin, Léa Seydoux (French actress), Kristen Stewart (American actress), Denis Villeneuve and Andrei Zvyagintsev.
Director-writer-producer Ava DuVernay recently directed Disney’s adaptation of A Wrinkle in Time and champions women and filmmakers of color with her collective Array. Kristen Stewart is regular at Cannes, having starred in many films that played at the fest including On the Road, Personal Shopper and Clouds of Sils Maria.
Léa Seydoux is an acclaimed actress who has appeared in numerous films including Abdelatif Kechiche...
The jury for this year’s fest under Blanchett includes Chang Chen (Chinese actor), Ava DuVernay, Robert Guédiguian, Khadja Nin, Léa Seydoux (French actress), Kristen Stewart (American actress), Denis Villeneuve and Andrei Zvyagintsev.
Director-writer-producer Ava DuVernay recently directed Disney’s adaptation of A Wrinkle in Time and champions women and filmmakers of color with her collective Array. Kristen Stewart is regular at Cannes, having starred in many films that played at the fest including On the Road, Personal Shopper and Clouds of Sils Maria.
Léa Seydoux is an acclaimed actress who has appeared in numerous films including Abdelatif Kechiche...
- 4/18/2018
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Filmmakers Ava DuVernay and Denis Villeneuve and actors Kristen Stewart and Léa Seydoux will serve on the 71st Cannes Film Festival’s jury, whose full lineup was unveiled by festival organizers Tuesday.
Under the presidency of Cate Blanchett, the jury will include five men and four women from seven nationalities and five continents.
Also serving on the jury are Chinese actor Chang Chen, French director Robert Guédiguian, Burundian singer Khadja Nin and Russian director Andrey Zvyagintsev.
While some have criticized the relatively low number of women directors in official competition, Cannes artistic director Thierry Fremaux told Variety last week that he has been conscious of the gender makeup of the jury.
“For the last four years, I’ve become much more concerned about the presence of women at the festival. I’ve been having discussions with intelligent women like Jessica Chastain and have listened to their advice about ways to improve certain things.
Under the presidency of Cate Blanchett, the jury will include five men and four women from seven nationalities and five continents.
Also serving on the jury are Chinese actor Chang Chen, French director Robert Guédiguian, Burundian singer Khadja Nin and Russian director Andrey Zvyagintsev.
While some have criticized the relatively low number of women directors in official competition, Cannes artistic director Thierry Fremaux told Variety last week that he has been conscious of the gender makeup of the jury.
“For the last four years, I’ve become much more concerned about the presence of women at the festival. I’ve been having discussions with intelligent women like Jessica Chastain and have listened to their advice about ways to improve certain things.
- 4/18/2018
- by Erin Nyren
- Variety Film + TV
Ava DuVernay and Kristen Stewart are the big Hollywood names joining jury president Cate Blanchett on the Cote d'Azur to serve on the main competition jury for this year's Cannes Film Festival.
This year's competition jury features five women and four men and includes <em>Blade Runner 2049</em> director Denis Villeneuve and Russian filmmaker Andrey Zvyagintsev, who won the fest's best screenplay prize for <em>Leviathan</em> in 2014 and the jury prize for <em>Loveless</em> last year.
French actress Léa Seydoux, Chinese star Chang Chen, French director-producer Robert Guédiguian and Burundian singer-songwriter Khadja Nin round out the panel.
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This year's competition jury features five women and four men and includes <em>Blade Runner 2049</em> director Denis Villeneuve and Russian filmmaker Andrey Zvyagintsev, who won the fest's best screenplay prize for <em>Leviathan</em> in 2014 and the jury prize for <em>Loveless</em> last year.
French actress Léa Seydoux, Chinese star Chang Chen, French director-producer Robert Guédiguian and Burundian singer-songwriter Khadja Nin round out the panel.
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- 4/18/2018
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Ava DuVernay and Kristen Stewart are the big Hollywood names joining jury president Cate Blanchett on the Cote d'Azur to serve on the main competition jury for this year's Cannes Film Festival.
This year's competition jury features five women and four men and includes Blade Runner 2049 director Denis Villeneuve and Russian filmmaker Andrey Zvyagintsev, who won the fest's best screenplay prize for Leviathan in 2014 and the jury prize for Loveless last year.
French actress Léa Seydoux, Chinese star Chang Chen, French director-producer Robert Guédiguian and Burundian singer-songwriter Khadja Nin round out the panel.
Benicio del Toro will serve as president of this year’s Un Certain...
This year's competition jury features five women and four men and includes Blade Runner 2049 director Denis Villeneuve and Russian filmmaker Andrey Zvyagintsev, who won the fest's best screenplay prize for Leviathan in 2014 and the jury prize for Loveless last year.
French actress Léa Seydoux, Chinese star Chang Chen, French director-producer Robert Guédiguian and Burundian singer-songwriter Khadja Nin round out the panel.
Benicio del Toro will serve as president of this year’s Un Certain...
- 4/17/2018
- by Rhonda Richford,Abid Rahman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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