Greta Gerwig, "Barbie" director and Cannes jury president, supports #MeToo movement, encourages expanding conversation at the festival.

Greta Gerwig, director of "Barbie" and president of Cannes Film Festival's competition jury, expressed her support for the #MeToo movement during the jury press conference. Acknowledging the substantial change she has seen in the American film community, Gerwig encouraged expanding the conversation surrounding the movement, emphasizing the importance of open lines of communication. Gerwig and the jury will award the prestigious Palme d'Or at the 11-day festival.

May 14, 2024
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