This is a historic moment in the French festival’s 73-year history.
The Cannes Film Festival announced Tuesday that Spike Lee would serve as president of its jury in May. He has premiered seven films at the festival, including his 2018 movie BlacKkKlansman starring John David Washington which was greatly received. The film went on to win Lee an Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay.
Lee celebrated his appointment in an Instagram post that read: “Spike Lee To Head Cannes Film Festival Jury. The Director will be the first Black person to lead the jury in the festival’s 73 year history – BROOKLYN WINS!!! BROOKLYN!!! BROOKLYN WINS!!! (AGAIN).”
Additional jury members and the schedule of films will be announced in April. The festival will run from May 12 – 23
