Asmae El-Moudir, the visionary Moroccan director, joins the Un Certain Regard jury at the 77th Cannes Film Festival.
Alongside her are:
Maïmouna Doucouré, the French Senegalese screenwriter and director.
Vicky Krieps, the German Luxembourg actress.
Todd McCarthy, the American film critic, director, and writer.
Xavier Dolan leads this talented team, overseeing the awarding of prizes for the Un Certain Regard section—a celebration of art and discovery films by emerging auteurs.
El-Moudir’s acclaimed film, “The Mother of All Lies,” took center stage in Un Certain Regard, winning the prestigious L’oeil d’Or prize for best documentary at the 2023 festival. 📽️
🔍 The film delves into El-Moudir’s personal journey, unravelling family mysteries against the backdrop of the 1981 bread riots in Casablanca.
