'So proud of her': Internet celebrates as Payal Kapadia joins star-studded Cannes 2025 jury
Payal Kapadia has joined the Cannes 2025＊s jury headed by French actor Juliette Binoche and the internet can not stop celebrating. The jury also includes Halle Berry, Alba Rohrwacher, Le?la Slimani, Dieudo Hamadi, Hong Sangsoo and others.
The announcement of the jury for the 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival has thrilled film fans around the world! Among the celebrated names, Indian filmmaker Payal Kapadia known for her acclaimed film All We Imagine As Light has been selected as one of the jury members for Cannes 2025. Fans are bursting with pride, calling this achievement the result of her hard work and groundbreaking success. Here's a full look at the Cannes 2025 jury lineup and how the internet is reacting to Payal Kapadia＊s major career milestone.
Cannes 2025 Main Competition Jury
Along with All We Imagine As Light creator Payal Kapadia, the 2025 Cannes jury includes:
- Juliette Binoche (France) 每 Actress, Jury President
- Halle Berry (USA) 每 Actress and filmmaker
- Jeremy Strong (USA) 每 Actor
- Alba Rohrwacher (Italy) 每 Actress
- Le?la Slimani (France/Morocco) 每 Writer and journalist
- Dieudo Hamadi (Democratic Republic of Congo) 每 Documentary filmmaker
- Hong Sang-soo (South Korea) 每 Filmmaker
- Carlos Reygadas (Mexico) 每 Filmmaker
It will be up to this group of filmmakers and artists to choose the 2025 Cannes Palme d'Or winner.
Internet reacts to Payal Kapadia joining Cannes as jury member
After winning hearts with All We Imagine As Light, which became the first Indian film to win the Grand Prix at Cannes, Payal Kapadia＊s new role as a jury member has made fans emotional and proud.
One wrote, ※From a winner to a juror. Way to go Payal Kapadia. She is on the jury this year at Cannes.§
Payal Kapadia ke liye bahut khushi ho rahi hai pehle toh award pe award milte gaye ab wo khud Cannes ki jury pe hongi matlab vibes isko kehte hain desh ka naam roshan karna
〞 Anantika Mehra (@AnantikaMehra) April 28, 2025
Great jury. Proud of Payal Kapadia being a winner from last year to being a part of the jury this year.
〞 Vikas Bhati (@vikasbhati) April 28, 2025
From a winner to juror. Way to go Payal Kapadia. She is on the jury this year at Cannes along with Juliette Binoche, carlos reygadas and Hong Sangsoo＃ https://t.co/BZkrESw5Bi pic.twitter.com/UP5UmLALWm
〞 Derek (@Derekyeezy) April 28, 2025
A second added, ※Payal Kapadia ke liye bahut khushi ho rahi hai pehle toh award pe award milte gaye ab wo khud Cannes ki jury pe hongi.§
A third went on to add, ※Payal Kapadia being on the Cannes jury is monumental.§
Details we know so far about Cannes 2025
- Cannes 2025 Dates: May 13 to May 24, 2025
- Opening and Closing Ceremonies Host: French actor Laurent Lafitte
- Special Honoree: Hollywood legend Robert De Niro will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award and will also host a masterclass at the Debussy Theatre on May 14.
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