Australian actress Cate Blanchett is to be president of the Jury of the Festival de Cannes 2018, the 71st edition of which will be taking place in from 8 until 19 May 2018.
«I have been to Cannes in many guises over the years; as an actress, producer, in the marketplace, the Gala-sphere and in competition» she declared, «but never solely for the sheer pleasure of watching the cornucopia of films this great festival harbours».
