Cate Blanchett, the Oscar holder actress, is to be the jury president at the 2020 Venice International Film Festival.
The international jury will assign the Golden Lion for Best Film, as well as other official awards.
The Film Festival Director Alberto Barbera said that the Australian actress and theatre director was an ideal candidate for jury presidents due to her “immense talent as an actress, combined with her unique intelligence and sincere passion for cinema.”
Blanchett, who served as jury president of the Cannes Film Festival in 2018, said: “Venice is one of the most atmospheric film festivals in the world – a celebration of the provocative and inspirational medium that is the cinema in all its forms.”
It is noteworthy that during 77 years of the Venice Film Festival, the jury was headed by women only eight times. “Every year I look expectantly to the selection at Venice, and every year it is surprising and distinct. Venice is one of the most atmospheric film festivals in the world – a celebration of the provocative and inspirational medium that is the cinema in all its forms.” It is a privilege and honor to head the Venice Film Festival jury.” Blanchett said, commenting on her appointment.
