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Cotillard to Lead Marrakech Film Fest Jury
13 Oct
Summary
- Marion Cotillard will preside over the Marrakech Film Festival jury.
- The jury will award the Étoile d'Or to feature films.
- Cotillard has attended the festival since its inception.
Marion Cotillard, an acclaimed French actor, has been named the jury president for the 23rd Marrakech International Film Festival. She will lead the jury in determining the winner of the festival's prestigious Étoile d'Or award, which is presented to selected first and second feature films in the international competition.
Cotillard expressed her enthusiasm for the role, highlighting her long-standing connection to the festival, which she has attended since its early days. She emphasized the festival's commitment to supporting emerging filmmakers, a value she deeply shares and finds joy in championing.
Her extensive career includes an Academy Award for Best Actress for her role as Édith Piaf in 'La Vie en Rose,' making her the second French actor and the first to win for a role in French. Cotillard has collaborated with numerous renowned directors, further solidifying her international acclaim.
