Cate Blanchett named jury head of Venice Film Festival

Two-time Oscar winner Cate Blanchett will serve as the jury head of the 2020 Venice International Film Festival. In a statement, the festival organisers said the decision was made on January 10 by the Board of Directors chaired by Paolo Baratta. The 50-year-old actor's name for jury president was recommended by festival director Alberto Barbera. Blanchett, who previously served as head of Cannes Film Festival jury in 2018, said to lead the Venice jury is a "privilege" and "pleasure".

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