Payal Kapadia Returns To Cannes Film Festival As Jury Headed By French Actor Juliette Binoche

Indian filmmaker Payal Kapadia returns to the Cannes Film Festival as a jury member for its 78th edition, scheduled from May 13 to 24, 2025. She joins an esteemed panel led by Oscar-winning French actress Juliette Binoche, marking a significant moment in the festival’s history. Kapadia made history in 2024 by becoming the first Indian director to win the Grand Prix for her debut feature, All We Imagine As Light, a poetic exploration of two Malayali nurses in Mumbai . Binoche, who debuted at Cannes in 1985 with Rendez-vous, expressed her honor in presiding over the jury 40 years later . Their roles underscore Cannes’ commitment to diverse voices and global storytelling.