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Actress Leila Bekhti to Lead Cannes Jury
17 Apr
Summary
- Leila Bekhti will preside over the Un Certain Regard jury.
- She joins an international jury of acclaimed filmmakers.
- The Cannes Un Certain Regard section opens May 12.
Leila Bekhti has been named the Jury President for the Cannes Film Festival's prestigious Un Certain Regard section. This appointment positions her to lead a distinguished international jury composed of notable figures in cinema. Among her fellow jurors are Senegalese producer Angèle Diabang, Lebanese composer Khaled Mouzanar, and French director Thomas Cailley.
Bekhti follows in the footsteps of last year's jury president, Molly Manning Walker. She conveyed her enthusiasm for the role, describing it as a unique opportunity to watch, listen, and celebrate cinema. Bekhti views films as vital spaces for encountering others, oneself, and the wider world.
The 79th Cannes Film Festival is scheduled to run from May 12 to May 23. The Un Certain Regard section, which highlights emerging talents and distinctive cinematic voices, will open with the film 'Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma.' Bekhti's extensive filmography includes roles in acclaimed productions such as Jacques Audiard's 'A Prophet' and Gilles Lellouche's 'Sink or Swim.'
