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Cate Blanchett 2018 Cannes Festival Jury President
The Australian actress will lead this year's jury
Cate Blanchett will become the 12th woman to preside over the prestigious Cannes Film Festival's jury. The celebrated Australian actress has not only won 2 Oscars but is one of the 300 women behind the Time's Up initiative to fight sexual harassment in Hollywood.
This May 2018 will see the 71st edition of the famous film festival take place at the Palais des Festivals. According to Blanchett, "I have been to Cannes in many guises over the years; as an actress, producer, in the marketplace, the Gala-sphere and in Competition but never solely for the sheer pleasure of watching the cornucopia of films this great festival harbours.”
The festival's president, Pierre Lescure, and Thierry Frémaux, the General Delegate declared that they "are delighted to welcome such a rare and unique artist whose talent and convictions enrich both screen and stage. Our conversations from this autumn tell us she will be a committed President, a passionate woman and a big-hearted spectator.”
We can't wait to see who will take the coveted Palme d'Or home this year!
