Rohrwacher

Alice Rohrwacher to Lead the Jury for Cannes’ Prestigious Caméra d’Or, Spotlighting Stellar First Features

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Cannes, France – Esteemed Italian director Alice Rohrwacher is set to preside over this year’s Cannes Camera d’Or jury, continuing her longstanding relationship with the celebrated film festival. The Camera d’Or, or Golden Camera, acknowledges outstanding debut feature films that are presented in the festival’s Official Selection, Critics’ Week, or Directors’ Fortnight. The Caméra d’Or of 2024 was awarded to Halfdan Ullmann Tøndel for “Armand,” which premiered in the Un Certain Regard section at last year’s festival. Rohrwacher, known for her evocative storytelling and keen cinematic eye, reflected on the profound impact of first experiences. … Read more

Alice Rohrwacher to Chair Jury for Cannes’ Prestigious Caméra d’Or Award, Celebrating Exceptional Debut Films

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Cannes, France – Renowned Italian filmmaker Alice Rohrwacher has been named the jury president for the Caméra d’Or prize at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. This prestigious award celebrates outstanding first works by directors, highlighting entries from the festival’s official selection along with films showcased in the Critics’ Week and Directors’ Fortnight sections. The Caméra d’Or, or Golden Camera, serves as a significant accolade, assisting in launching the careers of burgeoning filmmakers. Rohrwacher, a distinguished director whose films such as “The Wonders,” “Happy as Lazzaro,” and “La Chimera” have all competed at Cannes, expressed her … Read more