DUBAI: Acclaimed Lebanese filmmaker and actress Nadine Labaki has been announced as a jury member for the prestigious 80th Venice International Film Festival, scheduled to take place from August 30 to September 9. Labaki will join a distinguished panel of industry professionals in evaluating and recognizing outstanding cinematic achievements.
Labaki’s fellow jury members include French Cesar-winning actor and producer Elsa Zylberstein, Mexican actor and Oscar nominee Yalitza Aparicio, British-Nigerian screenwriter Misan Sagay, and renowned Italian director Stefano Savona.
Nadine Labaki’s Role in Venice Film Festival
The jury’s responsibilities extend beyond mere evaluation, encompassing the assessment of films’ artistic creativity, their relevance in the global socio-political landscape, their potential to challenge and reshape audience perspectives, as well as their capacity to inspire meaningful action.
In addition to her role at the Venice International Film Festival, Nadine Labaki will further contribute her expertise as a jury member at the 48th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), slated to occur from September 7 to September 17. Labaki is set to serve on the TIFF Platform jury, underscoring her significant presence and influence within the global film industry.
Nadine Labaki’s inclusion in these prominent film festivals’ juries highlights her stature as a respected figure in the world of cinema and her commitment to fostering artistic excellence and innovation on an international stage.
