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Maggie Gyllenhaal to Lead Venice Film Festival Jury

Maggie Gyllenhaal has been named president of the main jury at the Venice Film Festival. The Oscar-nominated actress and director previously won the festival's best screenplay award for her directorial debut 'The Lost Daughter'. She is the third woman to head the Lido jury in five years, following Isabelle Huppert, Julianne Moore, and Cate Blanchett. Her latest film 'The Bride!' recently released in the U.S. and stars Christian Bale and Penelope Cruz.

Key Points: Maggie Gyllenhaal to Preside Over Venice Film Festival Jury

  • Maggie Gyllenhaal to preside over Venice Film Festival jury
  • She previously won best screenplay at Venice for 'The Lost Daughter'
  • Third woman to lead the Lido jury in five years
  • Her latest film 'The Bride!' stars Christian Bale and Penelope Cruz
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Maggie Gyllenhaal to preside over the jury of Venice Film Festival

Oscar-nominated actress Maggie Gyllenhaal will head the main jury at the Venice Film Festival, following directors Isabelle Huppert, Julianne Moore, and Cate Blanchett.

"I am thrilled to accept the invitation to lead this year's Venice Film Festival jury. - Maggie Gyllenhaal"

Los Angeles, April 23

Hollywood actress Maggie Gyllenhaal is set to preside over the main jury of the upcoming edition of the Venice Film Festival.

The Oscar-nominated actor, director, producer and screenwriter was last in Venice in 2021 with her directorial debut 'The Lost Daughter', which was an adaptation of the Elena Ferrante novel of the same name, reports 'Variety'.

The film starred Jessie Buckley, Olivia Colman, Dakota Johnson and Peter Sarsgaard, which won the fest's best screenplay award.

As per 'Variety', Maggie Gyllenhaal more recently directed 'The Bride!', a feminist take on the 'Frankenstein' myth starring Jessie Buckley, Christian Bale, Penelope Cruz, Sarsgaard, Annette Bening and Jake Gyllenhaal that was recently released in the U.S.

Maggie is the third woman to head the Lido jury in the past five years, following Isabelle Huppert (2024), Julianne Moore (2022) and Cate Blanchett (2020).

Maggie said in a statement, "I am thrilled to accept the invitation to lead this year's Venice Film Festival jury. Venice has always supported truthful, singular voices and I am honored to play a part in continuing that brave and necessary tradition. I will not be standing in judgement, but in curiosity, admiration and excitement".

Venice chief Alberto Barbera said, "Maggie Gyllenhaal embodies an artistic path of uncommon consistency, constructed over time with intelligence and courage. An actress who is able to portray disturbing and multifaceted characters, she also reinvented herself as a director with 'The Lost Daughter'".

"Her perspective on cinema, both intellectual and visceral, has found further confirmation in the recent film 'The Bride!', which consolidates her stature as an original filmmaker. Having her as the president of our jury means being able to rely on an authoritative and independent voice, animated by that authentic passion for arthouse cinema which has always represented the heart of the festival", he added.

- IANS

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Priya S
It's inspiring to see women leading major film festivals. From Huppert to Moore to Blanchett - and now Gyllenhaal. Indian film festivals could take a cue from this trend. We need more female jury presidents at IFFI too!
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Vikram M
Not a huge fan of her acting, but her work behind the camera is solid. 'The Lost Daughter' was a masterclass in adapting literature to screen. Hope she brings that sensibility to the jury. Venice always picks interesting presidents - remember when they chose Spike Lee? Good times.
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Aryan P
Does this mean more Hollywood bias at film festivals? Hope Venice doesn't lose its focus on discovering new voices from around the world, including Indian cinema. We have such brilliant indie filmmakers waiting for their big break.
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Nisha Z
Her comment about 'curiosity, admiration and excitement' rather than judgement is beautiful. That's exactly what cinema should be about - opening minds, not closing them. Would love to see our own film festivals adopt this philosophy. 🇮🇳
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Siddhartha F
Another Hollywood name, another festival going mainstream. Venice used to be the home of arthouse cinema - now it's just another red carpet event. Where are the juries from Asia, Africa, South America? Global cinema needs global representation.
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Tanvi S

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