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Gyllenhaal, who most recently directed “The Bride!”, brought her
directorial debut “The Lost Daughter” to the festival in 2021.
Her adaptation of Elena Ferrante's novel, starring Jessie
Buckley, Olivia Colman and Dakota Johnson, won the festival’s
screenplay award that year.
“Maggie Gyllenhaal embodies an artistic path of uncommon
consistency, constructed over time with intelligence and
courage,” festival director Alberto Barbera said in a statement.
“Having her as the president of our jury means being able to
rely on an authoritative and independent voice.”
The jury, which will eventually be filled out with others in the
international film community, is responsible for watching all
the competition titles and assigning prizes, including the
Golden Lion. Last year, Jim Jarmusch’s “Father Mother Sister
Brother” was awarded the top prize by the Alexander Payne-led
jury over the likes of Park Chan-wook’s “No Other Choice,”Yorgos
Lanthimos’s “Bugonia” and Guillermo del Toro’s “Frankenstein.”
“Venice has always supported truthful, singular voices and I am
honored to play a part in continuing that brave and necessary
tradition,” Gyllenhaal said in a statement. “I will not be
standing in judgement, but in curiosity, admiration and
excitement.”
The 83rd edition of the festival runs from Sept. 2 through Sept.
12. Organizers typically announce the slate in late July.
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