The Cannes Film Festival has chosen French actor Vincent Lindon to chair the jury

The main jury for this year’s Cannes Film Festival, which awards the coveted Palme d Or top prize, will be led by veteran French actor Vincent Lindon, organisers announced Tuesday.

The jury, led by Lindon, who co-starred in the 2021 winner “Titane,” will select from among 21 films in the main competition at the film festival, which takes place from May 17 to 28.

Lindon, 62, will be joined by eight other jurors.

British actress and director Rebecca Hall, Indian actress Deepika Padukone, Swedish actress Noomi Rapace, Italian actress and director Jasmine Trinca, Iranian director Asghar Farhadi, French director Ladj Ly, American director Jeff Nichols, and Norwegian director Joachim Trier are among those honoured.