The 77th edition of the Cannes Film Festival kicked off on the French Riviera on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, with a decidedly transatlantic accent. At the center of the festivities is American filmmaker Greta Gerwig, who serves as president of the competition jury. She replaces Swedish director Ruben Östlund and becomes part of a very select circle of women who have occupied this prestigious role. The announcement generated intense debate among purists of the Croisette, but it also highlighted the festival’s desire to open a new chapter

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