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The organisers of the Cannes Film Festival have unveiled the members of the main competition jury for the upcoming 76th edition, which will be held between May 16-27. The eight members will join the jury president Ruben Ostlund.
The jury comprises French actor Denis Menochet; American actor, director, and producer Brie Larson; Moroccan filmmaker Maryam Touzani; Brazilian filmmaker Rungano Nyoni; American actor-director Paulo Dano; Afghan writer-director Atiq Rahimi; Argentinian filmmaker Damian Szifron; and French director Julia Ducouranu.
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Wes Anderson’s sci-fi romantic comedy-drama Asteroid City, Hirozaku Koreeda’s ( Shoplifters fame) Japenese film Monster, Ken Loach’s The Old Oak, and Jonathan Glazer’s The Zone of Interest are among the top contender for the Palme d’Or, the highest prize at the festival. A total of 21 films will compete for the top honour.
