Connoisseurs of intellectual cinema was already used to the fact that in mid-may’s Cannes film festival, which showcased new and unusual projects. 2017 is no exception, but quite the contrary – this year the festival will be the centre of attention because he is 70 years old. The face of this solemn and important event announced the Italian beauty Claudia Cardinale. The hosting duties of opening and closing called Monica Bellucci.

The third woman, which will not play a role in the Cannes film festival this year, will be Uma Thurman. The star of the movie “Kill bill” will be the Chairman of the jury of the program “Special look”. According to the organizers of the film festival, Thurman fell by chance – the actress has never been afraid to choose a bold role and try to frame the unexpected images. In addition, much interest from the public has always caused and her long friendship with one of the most eccentric Directors of our time Quentin Tarantino.

Note that the head of the jury of the total composition will be Pedro Almadovar.

Cannes film festival will be held from 17 to 28 may. As the opening of the film selected “the Ghosts of Ishmael” by French film Director Arnaud Desplechin.