Steven Allan Spielberg the 66 year old American film director, screenwriter, producer, and studio entrepreneur with a career of more than four decades covering many themes and genres, is to head the Cannes jury for 2013. Ben Child in an article published in The Guardian titled ‘Steven Spielberg to head Cannes 2013 jury’ states “Director whose films – Sugarland Express and ET – premiered at the festival more than 30 years ago says he is 'privileged' to take reins for 66th edition in May. …It will be the first time the US director has taken the role. A favourite of the French event, which premiered his 1974 feature debut Sugarland Express, as well as 1982 sci-fi blockbuster ET, Spielberg agreed in principle to preside over the competition for the coveted Palme D'Or two years ago, say organisers. With his schedule currently clear following delays to sci-fi tale Robopocalypse… "My admiration for the steadfast mission of the festival to champion the international language of movies is second to none. The most prestigious of its kind, the festival has always established the motion picture as a cross-cultural and generational medium." He added: "The memory of my first Cannes film festival, nearly 31 years ago with the debut of ET, is still one of the most vibrant of my career. For over six decades, Cannes has served as a platform for extraordinary films to be discovered and introduced to the world for the first time. It is an honour and a privilege to preside over the jury of a festival that proves, again and again, that cinema is the language of the world." …Cannes general delegate Thierry Frémaux confirmed: "Steven Spielberg accepted in principle two years ago. He was able to make himself available this year to be the new jury president and when meeting him these last few weeks it has been obvious he's excited about the job.”  Inspired by Ben Child, The Guardian ow.ly/iuCrm Image source Romain Dubois ow.ly/iuCjG Privilege to preside over the Cannes jury (March 27 2013)

 

Steven Allan Spielberg the 66 year old American film director, screenwriter, producer, and studio entrepreneur with a career of more than four decades covering many themes and genres, is to head the Cannes jury for 2013. Ben Child in an article published in The Guardian titled ‘Steven Spielberg to head Cannes 2013 jury’ states “Director whose films – Sugarland Express and ET – premiered at the festival more than 30 years ago says he is ‘privileged’ to take reins for 66th edition in May. …It will be the first time the US director has taken the role. A favourite of the French event, which premiered his 1974 feature debut Sugarland Express, as well as 1982 sci-fi blockbuster ET, Spielberg agreed in principle to preside over the competition for the coveted Palme D’Or two years ago, say organisers. With his schedule currently clear following delays to sci-fi tale Robopocalypse… “My admiration for the steadfast mission of the festival to champion the international language of movies is second to none. The most prestigious of its kind, the festival has always established the motion picture as a cross-cultural and generational medium.” He added: “The memory of my first Cannes film festival, nearly 31 years ago with the debut of ET, is still one of the most vibrant of my career. For over six decades, Cannes has served as a platform for extraordinary films to be discovered and introduced to the world for the first time. It is an honour and a privilege to preside over the jury of a festival that proves, again and again, that cinema is the language of the world.” …Cannes general delegate Thierry Frémaux confirmed: “Steven Spielberg accepted in principle two years ago. He was able to make himself available this year to be the new jury president and when meeting him these last few weeks it has been obvious he’s excited about the job.”

 

Inspired by Ben Child, The Guardian ow.ly/iuCrm Image source Romain Dubois ow.ly/iuCjG