Juliette Binoche Named Jury President for 78th Cannes Film Festival

The acclaimed French actress brings decades of cinematic achievements and activism to the role for the May 2025 event.

Juliette Binoche, a celebrated French actress with a global reputation, will preside over the jury for the 78th Cannes Film Festival, scheduled from May 13 to May 24, 2025.
Binoche succeeds Greta Gerwig, marking the second time in the festival's history that two female artists have consecutively held the position, a precedent last set in the 1960s.
With a career spanning decades, Binoche is one of the few actors to have won awards at Cannes, Venice, and Berlin, and she received an Oscar in 1997 for her role in 'The English Patient.'
Known for her activism, Binoche frequently advocates for human rights, environmental issues, and gender equality, aligning her platform with the evolving cultural landscape of global cinema.
The official selection of films for the festival's competition will be announced in mid-April, with additional jury members yet to be revealed.