Juliette Binoche, the esteemed French actor known for her illustrious career, is poised to take over as the president of the European Film Academy, succeeding the accomplished Polish filmmaker Agnieszka Holland. This prestigious position was previously held by the legendary Ingmar Bergman, the first president selected by the 40 founding Academy members back in 1989. Following Bergman, Wim Wenders assumed the role in 1996 until 2020, paving the way for Holland to become the first female president.
The decision for Holland to step down was met with understanding and gratitude by the Academy, acknowledging her significant contributions to the institution. The Chair of the Board and the Academy CEO expressed their appreciation for Holland's unwavering support, strength, and vision throughout her tenure.
Holland, whose recent film 'Green Border' received the Special Jury Prize at Venice, is currently gearing up to film her Kafka biopic 'Franz,' co-produced by Mike Downey. An active member of the European Film Academy for many years, Binoche will officially assume her new role on May 1.
Binoche, a versatile talent, most recently captivated audiences in 'The Taste of Things,' a Cannes competitor directed by Tr?n Anh Hùng. She also shone in the AppleTV+ limited series 'The New Look,' portraying Coco Chanel alongside Ben Mendelsohn.
