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Cannes Honors Film Icons: Jackson, Blanchett, Swinton
29 Apr
Summary
- Three acclaimed actors to share career insights at Cannes.
- Peter Jackson receives honorary Palme d'Or, discusses career.
- Blanchett and Swinton also set for career retrospective talks.
The Cannes Film Festival will feature "Rendezvous at the Festival de Cannes," a series of three special conversations with contemporary cinema icons. Sir Peter Jackson, Cate Blanchett, and Tilda Swinton are set to share insights into their careers.
Sir Peter Jackson, the acclaimed director behind the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, will be the first to speak. He is also honored with an honorary Palme d'Or at the festival. His discussion will span his work from early splatter films to his recent Apple docuseries, "The Beatles: Get Back."
Oscar-winning actresses Cate Blanchett and Tilda Swinton will also participate in individual discussions. They will explore their extensive and varied filmographies, including notable roles in films such as "Tár," "Blue Jasmine," and "I'm Not There."
