Isabelle Huppert to head Venice Film Festival jury
ROME — Isabelle Huppert will head the main competition jury at this year’s Venice Film Festival, organizers said on Wednesday.
Ms. Huppert won the best actress award in Venice in 1988 for her performance in Story of Women and in 1995 for La Ceremonie.
The 71-year-old French actress also received a special Golden Lion award in 2005 for her performance in Gabrielle and for her overall career.
“There is a long and beautiful history between the Festival and I. Becoming a privileged spectator is an honor,” said Ms. Huppert, who chaired the jury at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival.
The 81st Venice Film Festival, held on the lagoon city’s Lido island, will run from Aug. 28 to Sept. 7. The movies in competition will be announced in July. — Reuters
