"Barbie" director Greta Gerwig heads the jury at the Cannes Film Festival
Gerwig had made a huge summer hit with the feminist satire "Barbie" about the cult doll turned human. The feature film starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling was nominated in nine categories for the Golden Globes on Monday.
Born in California, she is also known as the director of the films "Lady Bird" (2017) and "Little Women" (2019). As an actress, she has appeared in the films "Greenberg", "Frances Ha" and "Mistress America", among others.
At this year's Cannes Film Festival, the film "Anatomy of a Case" starring German actress Sandra Hüller was awarded the main Palme d'Or prize. Next year's festival will take place from May 14 to 25. It will be the 77th edition of the legendary film festival.
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- Gerwig, the director of "Barbie" and "Lady Bird", now takes on a new role as the "Cannes Jury" head, following her film's summer success.
- In the same year, Swedish director Ruben Östlund's film "Triangle of Sadness" was also part of the festival, adding to the star-studded lineup.
- At the Cannes International Film Festival, Margaret Qualley and Daisy Edgar-Jones' film "Mothering Sundays" received notable recognition, garnering attention alongside Gerwig's "Barbie".
- The jury, chaired by Gerwig, was tasked with evaluating top-notch films, including Ryan Gosling's "The Gray Man" and Margot Robbie's "Babylon", creating a buzz among critics and fans.
- From the picturesque "Côte d'Azur" in France, the "Barbie" director led the esteemed group of deciders, keeping fans of both cinema and the titular doll eager for the event's results.
- As the "Cannes Film Festival's" jury president, Gerwig set a precedent, becoming the third woman to hold the position following Malena Chiesa in 2009 and Isabelle Huppert in 2019.
- Gerwig's influence at the Cannes Film Festival was evident as the "Barbie" director applied her characteristic style to the Hollywood film industry, creating a revolution in storytelling and representation.
- A Barbie doll dressed as Gerwig might have been a fun nod to her landmark event, representing the transformation of a stereotype into a trailblazing force in the "Film Festival" world.
Source: www.stern.de
