'Triangle of Sadness' director Ruben Östlund to chair Cannes jury
THIS SPIRIT OF CANNES-DO: The Cannes Film Festival has appointed Swedish director Ruben Östlund as president of the jury of the next edition, which will take place from May 16 to 27.
"I am happy, proud and honored to be entrusted with the honor of president of the jury for this competition year at the Cannes Film Festival. Nowhere in the world of cinema is the anticipation so high as when the curtain goes up on the films competing at the festival," said Östlund.
“It is a privilege to be part of it, alongside the Cannes public of connoisseurs. I am sincere when I say that film culture is in its most important period. Cinema has a unique aspect – there, we watch together, and it demands more of what is shown and increases the intensity of the experience. It makes us think in a different way than when we scroll through dopamine in front of individual screens,” he added.
Related GalleriesThe director is a two-time winner of the Palme d'Or. His art-world entry "The Square" won the festival's top prize in 2017, and he followed that win in 2022 for "Triangle of Sadness," a scathing satire on the world of influencers and the ultra 1%. rich.
After receiving his award last year, a boiling Östlund exploded with joy on stage and engaged the audience in a collective "primal cry"
"Triangle of Sadness" is nominated for three awards at the upcoming Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Picture. Best Original Screenplay and Best Director.
His black comedy "Force Majeure" also won the jury prize in the Un Certain Regard sidebar in 2014.
After Francis Ford Coppola and Emir Kustarica, Östlund is the third filmmaker with two Palmes d'Or to the head of the jury, and the first to hold this position the year following his victory.
Östlund succeeds French actor Vincent Lindon in the role.
The official selection and additional jury members are expected to be revealed in mid-April.
THIS SPIRIT OF CANNES-DO: The Cannes Film Festival has appointed Swedish director Ruben Östlund as president of the jury of the next edition, which will take place from May 16 to 27.
"I am happy, proud and honored to be entrusted with the honor of president of the jury for this competition year at the Cannes Film Festival. Nowhere in the world of cinema is the anticipation so high as when the curtain goes up on the films competing at the festival," said Östlund.
“It is a privilege to be part of it, alongside the Cannes public of connoisseurs. I am sincere when I say that film culture is in its most important period. Cinema has a unique aspect – there, we watch together, and it demands more of what is shown and increases the intensity of the experience. It makes us think in a different way than when we scroll through dopamine in front of individual screens,” he added.
Related GalleriesThe director is a two-time winner of the Palme d'Or. His art-world entry "The Square" won the festival's top prize in 2017, and he followed that win in 2022 for "Triangle of Sadness," a scathing satire on the world of influencers and the ultra 1%. rich.
After receiving his award last year, a boiling Östlund exploded with joy on stage and engaged the audience in a collective "primal cry"
"Triangle of Sadness" is nominated for three awards at the upcoming Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Picture. Best Original Screenplay and Best Director.
His black comedy "Force Majeure" also won the jury prize in the Un Certain Regard sidebar in 2014.
After Francis Ford Coppola and Emir Kustarica, Östlund is the third filmmaker with two Palmes d'Or to the head of the jury, and the first to hold this position the year following his victory.
Östlund succeeds French actor Vincent Lindon in the role.
The official selection and additional jury members are expected to be revealed in mid-April.
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