21/04/2023 - The Hungarian filmmaker and her fellow jury members will weigh up the films duking it out on the Croisette in May, in both the Cinef Selection and the short-film competition

Director Ildikó Enyedi (© Hanna Csata)

The Short Film Palme d’Or in competition at the 76^th Cannes Film Festival (16-27 May) and the three prizes of the Cinef (movies from film schools accepted into the Official Selection) will be handed out by a jury set to be chaired by Ildikó Enyedi, who steps into the shoes of previous jury presidents Yousry Nasrallah, Claire Denis, Bertrand Bonello, Cristian Mungiu, Naomi Kawase, Abderrahmane Sissako, Abbas Kiarostami, Jane Campion, Jean-Pierre Dardenne and Martin Scorsese.

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The Hungarian filmmaker (winner of the Golden Bear at Berlin in 2017 with On Body and Soul [+see also:
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"When, in 1989, in that magical year of change in Europe, I arrived in Cannes with my first feature film – with exhibitions banned, a student film banned and many difficulties – it was an unbelievable feeling. Being chosen meant to be understood, to be seen for real, as if this huge, colourful and flamboyant community of brilliant artists and film professionals had opened their arms to me, this total beginner, inviting me among them, extending trust where there was just a promise. To this day, I remember every moment of the time spent in Cannes. I am sure that those young filmmakers who present their short films at this year’s festival feel the same, positive shock. I root for them; I hope that this recognition will boost their confidence to continue, to be bold and humble, not to lose focus, not to be starstruck or stunned – I root for them to deal with this recognition in a mature and wise way. Well, in a nutshell, or rather, in short… I root for them!" said the director.

(Translated from French)