The Cannes Film Festival announced Tuesday that it had chosen Juliette Binoche, one of France's best-known actors, to preside over its 78th edition which will take place in May.
The 60-year-old star of films from The English Patient to Certified Copy will succeed Barbie director Greta Gerwig who served as jury president last year.&nbsp;
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Gerwig, the first American film maker to take on the role, and the rest of the jury awarded the Palme d'Or in 2024 to the film Anora by Sean Baker.
"In 1985, I climbed the steps for the first time with the enthusiasm and uncertainty of a young actress," Binoche said in a statement, referring to her first experience in Cannes. "I never imagined returning 40 years later in this honorary role as jury president.&nbsp;
"I am aware of the privilege, the responsibility, and the absolute need for humility," she added.&nbsp;
Binoche is one of the few actresses to have won awards at Europe's three biggest film festivals, having been honoured at Cannes, as well as the Venice Film Festival and the Berlinale.&nbsp;
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She is also among only a handful of French actors to have won an Oscar, taking Best Supporting Actress in the epic 1996 war drama "The English Patient".
Binoche is also known for her outspoken political views, which have seen her take positions on issues from women in Iran to environmental matters and undocumented migrants.
She recently signed a petition titled "Stand Up for Culture" against budget cuts planned by the French government in the cultural sector.
Binoche, whose latest film Queen at Sea is set to be released this year, has also publicly backed fellow actors speaking out about sexual violence following the #MeToo scandal in Hollywood.&nbsp;
The festival pointed out that it was only the second time in its history that two women had presided over the jury in a row.&nbsp;
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The previous instance dates back to the 1960s when Italian cinema icon Sophia Loren succeeded Olivia de Havilland from "Gone with the Wind".
The remaining Cannes jury members still need to be selected.&nbsp;
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The announcement of the official competition lineup is expected in mid-April.
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Hollywood | Entertainment Juliette Binoche has won awards at Europe's three biggest film festivals, having been honoured at Cannes, as well as the Venice Film Festival and the Berlinale. 

The Cannes Film Festival announced Tuesday that it had chosen Juliette Binoche, one of France's best-known actors, to preside over its 78th edition which will take place in May. The 60-year-old star of films from The English Patient to Certified Copy will succeed Barbie director Greta Gerwig who served as jury president last year. Also read: Not prostitutes, 'they were my girlfriends', says Sean Diddy in new indictment Gerwig, the first American film maker to take on the role, and the rest of the jury awarded the Palme d'Or in 2024 to the film Anora by Sean Baker. "In 1985, I climbed the steps for the first time with the enthusiasm and uncertainty of a young actress," Binoche said in a statement, referring to her first experience in Cannes. "I never imagined returning 40 years later in this honorary role as jury president. "I am aware of the privilege, the responsibility, and the absolute need for humility," she added. Binoche is one of the few actresses to have won awards at Europe's three biggest film festivals, having been honoured at Cannes, as well as the Venice Film Festival and the Berlinale. Also read: ‘Captain America is my Oscar’: Anthony Mackie responds to award snubs She is also among only a handful of French actors to have won an Oscar, taking Best Supporting Actress in the epic 1996 war drama "The English Patient". Binoche is also known for her outspoken political views, which have seen her take positions on issues from women in Iran to environmental matters and undocumented migrants. She recently signed a petition titled "Stand Up for Culture" against budget cuts planned by the French government in the cultural sector. Binoche, whose latest film Queen at Sea is set to be released this year, has also publicly backed fellow actors speaking out about sexual violence following the #MeToo scandal in Hollywood. The festival pointed out that it was only the second time in its history that two women had presided over the jury in a row. Also read: Neil Gaiman and wife sued for rape and human trafficking of babysitter The previous instance dates back to the 1960s when Italian cinema icon Sophia Loren succeeded Olivia de Havilland from "Gone with the Wind". The remaining Cannes jury members still need to be selected. Also read: Ne Zha 2: Animated sequel crosses $430 million at the global boxoffice The announcement of the official competition lineup is expected in mid-April. This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

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The Spanish film academy’s Goya Awards paid tribute on Saturday to the late Spanish filmmaker Carlos Saura, while French actress Juliette Binoche picked up an international honorary award.

Saura, who died on Friday aged 91, had been due to receive the academy’s honorary Goya Award at the annual ceremony.

It was awarded posthumously, and to applause, his widow Eulalia Ramón read out Saura’s own words, written before his death: “I am sorry I cannot be with you”.

The filmmaker was credited with leading the awakening of Spain’s art cinema after decades of fascist dictatorship under Francisco Franco.

'As Bestas', which is Galician for 'The Beasts'&nbsp;and is a tense thriller, won nine accolades including for best film, director, actor and music.

Spanish movie star Penelope Cruz was nominated for best supporting actress for her role in 'En Los Margenes', a film about housing problems.

The category was won by Susi Sanchez for her role in 'Lullaby'.

The Spanish film academy’s Goya Awards paid tribute on Saturday to the late Spanish filmmaker Carlos Saura, while French actress Juliette Binoche picked up an international honorary award.

The Spanish film academy’s Goya Awards paid tribute on Saturday to the late Spanish filmmaker Carlos Saura, while French actress Juliette Binoche picked up an international honorary award. Saura, who died on Friday aged 91, had been due to receive the academy’s honorary Goya Award at the annual ceremony. It was awarded posthumously, and to applause, his widow Eulalia Ramón read out Saura’s own words, written before his death: “I am sorry I cannot be with you”. The filmmaker was credited with leading the awakening of Spain’s art cinema after decades of fascist dictatorship under Francisco Franco. 'As Bestas', which is Galician for 'The Beasts' and is a tense thriller, won nine accolades including for best film, director, actor and music. Spanish movie star Penelope Cruz was nominated for best supporting actress for her role in 'En Los Margenes', a film about housing problems. The category was won by Susi Sanchez for her role in 'Lullaby'.

Spanish Goya film awards pay tribute to late Spanish filmmaker Carlos Saura

French actor Juliette Binoche will be honoured at Spain's top film honours, the Goya awards, later this month, the Spanish Film Academy said Wednesday.

The 58-year-old will receive an International Goya at the nationally televised awards ceremony in the southern city of Seville on February 11, it said in a statement.

The academy praised Binoche, who reached global stardom in films such as "Chocolat" and "The English Patient" for which she won an Oscar, for her "extraordinary trajectory".

It also hailed her as "one of the most admired and recognised names in European cinema".

The film academy awarded its first ever International Goya to acclaimed Australian actor Cate Blanchett at last year's film honours.

Born in Paris in 1964, Binoche has worked with top directors such as Jean-Luc Godard, the godfather of France's New Wave cinema, and Canada's David Cronenberg in a career spanning four decades.

French actor Juliette Binoche will be honoured at Spain's top film honours, the Goya awards, later this month, the Spanish Film Academy said Wednesday. The 58-year-old will receive an International Goya at the nationally televised awards ceremony in the southern city of Seville on February 11, it said in a statement.

French actor Juliette Binoche will be honoured at Spain's top film honours, the Goya awards, later this month, the Spanish Film Academy said Wednesday. The 58-year-old will receive an International Goya at the nationally televised awards ceremony in the southern city of Seville on February 11, it said in a statement. The academy praised Binoche, who reached global stardom in films such as "Chocolat" and "The English Patient" for which she won an Oscar, for her "extraordinary trajectory". It also hailed her as "one of the most admired and recognised names in European cinema". The film academy awarded its first ever International Goya to acclaimed Australian actor Cate Blanchett at last year's film honours. Born in Paris in 1964, Binoche has worked with top directors such as Jean-Luc Godard, the godfather of France's New Wave cinema, and Canada's David Cronenberg in a career spanning four decades.

Juliette Binoche to be honoured at Spain's Goya awards

They`ve been together for years, their marriage is harmonious and fulfilling. She is successful, he is content. Until one day an ex appears and everything is destroyed in an instant. 
 
The premise of 'Both Sides of the Blade,'&nbsp;which premiered at the Berlin Film Festival on Saturday, may not be entirely original, but for director Claire Denis, her film is distinguished by its adult, unflinching approach to a menage-a-trois and a refusal to apportion blame. 
 
"That was the film`s angle," she told a news conference. "We weren`t going to judge them. We weren`t going to reject them. We were with them." 
Juliette Binoche plays Sara, an accomplished radio journalist whose life with retired rugby player Jean (Vincent Lindon) is complete. While she interviews the world`s oppressed for her show, he potters happily and does the shopping.

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In the evenings they return to their beloved flat on Paris`s Rue d`Amsterdam, a welcoming space that suddenly turns close and oppressive when Francois (Gregoire Colin) reappears in their lives. 
 
As sly and intriguing as Jean is open and gentle, Francois is Sara's former lover, and the two men are also former friends and business partners. Soon, the protagonists start leaving the room to take hushed phone calls. 
 
Denis said filming this part of the film took a psychological toll, the crew shattered after filming Sara and Jean`s final row.

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But, according to Binoche, it is crucial not to cast that sudden change as a failure of the marriage. Rather, she said, the film says this needs to be acknowleged as a reality. 
 
"You`re obsessed by him, by this person, you are your needs of having him inside you as a woman, it becomes like a need that is so big," she said. "There`s nothing psychological about it. It`s visceral."

They`ve been together for years, their marriage is harmonious and fulfilling. She is successful, he is content. Until one day an ex appears and everything is destroyed in an instant.

They`ve been together for years, their marriage is harmonious and fulfilling. She is successful, he is content. Until one day an ex appears and everything is destroyed in an instant. The premise of 'Both Sides of the Blade,' which premiered at the Berlin Film Festival on Saturday, may not be entirely original, but for director Claire Denis, her film is distinguished by its adult, unflinching approach to a menage-a-trois and a refusal to apportion blame. "That was the film`s angle," she told a news conference. "We weren`t going to judge them. We weren`t going to reject them. We were with them." Juliette Binoche plays Sara, an accomplished radio journalist whose life with retired rugby player Jean (Vincent Lindon) is complete. While she interviews the world`s oppressed for her show, he potters happily and does the shopping. Horror legend Dario Argento brings gory swan song to Berlin Film Festival In the evenings they return to their beloved flat on Paris`s Rue d`Amsterdam, a welcoming space that suddenly turns close and oppressive when Francois (Gregoire Colin) reappears in their lives. As sly and intriguing as Jean is open and gentle, Francois is Sara's former lover, and the two men are also former friends and business partners. Soon, the protagonists start leaving the room to take hushed phone calls. Denis said filming this part of the film took a psychological toll, the crew shattered after filming Sara and Jean`s final row. Adele responds to engagement rumours, drops major hint about baby no 2 But, according to Binoche, it is crucial not to cast that sudden change as a failure of the marriage. Rather, she said, the film says this needs to be acknowleged as a reality. "You`re obsessed by him, by this person, you are your needs of having him inside you as a woman, it becomes like a need that is so big," she said. "There`s nothing psychological about it. It`s visceral."

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Teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg brought her class-boycott campaign to Paris on Friday, hoping to encourage more French students to hit the streets with demands for bold efforts to combat global warming.

The Friday protests that the 16-year-old Swede launched in August have gained little traction so far in France, where the landmark COP21 international accord on cutting emissions was signed in 2015.

After urging the EU in Brussels to move more aggressively on greenhouse gas cuts on Thursday, Thunberg then travelled to Paris where she met up with young activists from France, Belgium and Germany for a march which was also joined by French actress Juliette Binoche.&nbsp;

"I never thought it would get so big and I think it's amazing," she said of her campaign, speaking to journalists ahead of the march. "We, children, we should not have to do this, adults should be taking responsibility."

A crowd of around 1,000 people took part in the protest in central Paris, one of dozens planned in cities across Europe as part of her "Fridays For Future" movement.

But outside Paris, only two other class-cutting marches have been organised -- one in Beauvais just north of Paris and one in the southwestern city of Dax.

Last Friday, only around 200 students protested outside the environment ministry in Paris.

'It takes time to mobilise'

"I don't know why young people mobilise massively in some countries and not others," Thunberg said in an interview with Le Parisien which was published on Friday.

"France, the country of COP21, needs to do what it says it will," she added.

Under the 2015 Paris deal to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius (3.6 degrees Fahrenheit), the 28-nation EU has pledged to cut greenhouse gas emissions by at least 40 per cent by 2030, compared to 1990.

Still, France's climate efforts have come increasingly under the spotlight since August when high-profile green activist Nicolas Hulot resigned abruptly as environment minister saying the government was not making enough progress.&nbsp;

"There have been other social movements which were very active" in France, said 22-year-old Romaric Thurel, one of the coordinators of Youth For Climate France.

"France is a big country and it takes time to mobilise, but we feel a shift."

'Any concrete promise'

Thunberg's determined campaign to hold adults accountable for looming climate change consequences has gained global resonance since she began skipping class for weekly Friday protests in Stockholm six months ago.

She made global headlines in December with a strong-willed speech at a UN climate meeting in Poland, and last month took her message to the top corporate echelons at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

In the last six months, tens of thousands of high school students -- in Sydney, Brussels, Berlin, The Hague, London and other cities -- have followed her lead.&nbsp;

On Thursday, she joined around 7,500 Belgian student activists who staged a march in Brussels, their seventh such protest.

"I think it is very good that the young protest in the streets of Europe to defend the environment," European Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker said on Thursday, urging adults to join them.

But despite the enthusiastic reception, Thunberg said she had received a little indication on Thursday that EU leaders were ready to heed her call for faster action.

"I didn't hear any concrete promise by political leaders and officials; they only say that they are going to try their best," she said.

Teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg brought her class-boycott campaign to Paris on Friday, hoping to encourage more French students to hit the streets with demands for bold efforts to combat global warming.

Teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg brought her class-boycott campaign to Paris on Friday, hoping to encourage more French students to hit the streets with demands for bold efforts to combat global warming. The Friday protests that the 16-year-old Swede launched in August have gained little traction so far in France, where the landmark COP21 international accord on cutting emissions was signed in 2015. After urging the EU in Brussels to move more aggressively on greenhouse gas cuts on Thursday, Thunberg then travelled to Paris where she met up with young activists from France, Belgium and Germany for a march which was also joined by French actress Juliette Binoche. "I never thought it would get so big and I think it's amazing," she said of her campaign, speaking to journalists ahead of the march. "We, children, we should not have to do this, adults should be taking responsibility." A crowd of around 1,000 people took part in the protest in central Paris, one of dozens planned in cities across Europe as part of her "Fridays For Future" movement. But outside Paris, only two other class-cutting marches have been organised -- one in Beauvais just north of Paris and one in the southwestern city of Dax. Last Friday, only around 200 students protested outside the environment ministry in Paris. 'It takes time to mobilise' "I don't know why young people mobilise massively in some countries and not others," Thunberg said in an interview with Le Parisien which was published on Friday. "France, the country of COP21, needs to do what it says it will," she added. Under the 2015 Paris deal to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius (3.6 degrees Fahrenheit), the 28-nation EU has pledged to cut greenhouse gas emissions by at least 40 per cent by 2030, compared to 1990. Still, France's climate efforts have come increasingly under the spotlight since August when high-profile green activist Nicolas Hulot resigned abruptly as environment minister saying the government was not making enough progress. "There have been other social movements which were very active" in France, said 22-year-old Romaric Thurel, one of the coordinators of Youth For Climate France. "France is a big country and it takes time to mobilise, but we feel a shift." 'Any concrete promise' Thunberg's determined campaign to hold adults accountable for looming climate change consequences has gained global resonance since she began skipping class for weekly Friday protests in Stockholm six months ago. She made global headlines in December with a strong-willed speech at a UN climate meeting in Poland, and last month took her message to the top corporate echelons at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. In the last six months, tens of thousands of high school students -- in Sydney, Brussels, Berlin, The Hague, London and other cities -- have followed her lead. On Thursday, she joined around 7,500 Belgian student activists who staged a march in Brussels, their seventh such protest. "I think it is very good that the young protest in the streets of Europe to defend the environment," European Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker said on Thursday, urging adults to join them. But despite the enthusiastic reception, Thunberg said she had received a little indication on Thursday that EU leaders were ready to heed her call for faster action. "I didn't hear any concrete promise by political leaders and officials; they only say that they are going to try their best," she said.

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Cannes Film Festival 2025: French actress Juliette Binoche to head jury

Spanish Goya film awards pay tribute to late Spanish filmmaker Carlos Saura

Juliette Binoche to be honoured at Spain's Goya awards

Juliette Binoche stars in Berlinale tale of love destroyed in an instant

Swedish teenager brings climate action campaign to France