The Cannes Film Festival has appointed Swedish director and two-time Palme d’Or winner Ruben Östlund as jury president for its upcoming 76th edition, running from May 16 to 27.
Östlund’s jury duty will fall exactly 50 years after late compatriot, actress Ingrid Bergman also served in the role in 1973. “I am happy, proud, and humbled to be trusted with the honor of jury president for this year’s Competition at the Festival de Cannes.
Nowhere in the film world is the anticipation as strong as when the curtain rises on the films in Competition at the festival,” said Östlund. “It is a privilege to be part of it, together with the Cannes audience of connoisseurs.
I am sincere when I say that cinema culture is in its most important period ever. The cinema has a unique aspect – there, we watch together, and it demands more on what is shown and increases the intensity of the experience.
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