Greta Gerwig Becomes First American Woman Director to Head Cannes Film Festival Jury

Greta Gerwig, the acclaimed American director, will make history as the first female American director to serve as Jury President at the 77th Cannes Film Festival in May 2024. Gerwig, known for her films such as "Lady Bird" and "Little Women," has achieved significant success in the film industry, including being the first woman to surpass the one billion mark at the worldwide box office. Cannes praised Gerwig for her ability to combine arthouse blockbusters with exploring contemporary feminist issues, and described her as a representative of an era breaking down barriers and elevating the values of intelligence and humanism.