1905 Film Network News Greta Gerwig will serve as the president of the main competition jury of the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, becoming the first American female director to hold this position. At 40 years old, she is also the second youngest jury member in the history of Cannes Chairman (the first was Sophia Loren, who was 31 years old at the time)
Greta Gerwig was born in 1983. Her directorial masterpieces include "Barbie", "Little Women", "Lady Bird", "Frances Ha", etc. , was nominated for an Oscar for Best Director for "Lady Bird." "Barbie" directed by her has grossed a total of US$1.44 billion in box office worldwide, making her the highest-grossing female director in the world.
