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Emmanuelle Béart at Deauville
Film star Emmanuelle Béart is president of the jury at the 36th Festival du Cinéma Américain de Deauville
FILM star Emmanuelle Béart is president of the jury at the 36th Festival du Cinéma Américain de Deauville.
The actress, who has had a string of leading roles since becoming famous in Manon des Sources (1986) heads a team of 10.
They will judge 12 films in the main competition, eight of which are directors’ first films this year.
The festival celebrates American movies of all kinds, but is noted for discovering new talent.
Director Terry Gilliam is among guests of honour and will be talking and answering questions.
The event is from September 3 to 12 and paid-for passes are available for the public.
www.festival-deauville.com.