Alice Rohrwacher leads Cannes 2025’s Caméra d’Or jury, celebrating debut filmmakers with her poetic flair.
Italian director Alice Rohrwacher has been tapped to chair the Caméra d’Or jury at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, a role that ties her acclaimed career back to its roots.
Announced on April 18, 2025, this news arrives ahead of the festival, scheduled for May 13 to May 24, 2025. Known for her lyrical storytelling, Rohrwacher is a perfect fit to lead the jury honoring the best debut feature film at one of cinema’s most prestigious events.
The Caméra d’Or—or “Golden Camera”—is awarded to the top first feature film across Cannes’ Official Selection, Critics’ Week, and Directors’ Fortnight. It’s a prize that spotlights bold, new talent, making Rohrwacher’s appointment especially meaningful given her own history as a celebrated debut filmmaker.
Rohrwacher’s journey with Cannes began with her first film, Heavenly Body (2011), which debuted in the Directors’ Fortnight and explored faith and identity with quiet power.
She returned in 2014 with The Wonders, clinching the Grand Prix, and again in 2018 with Happy as Lazzaro, winning Best Screenplay. Her latest, La Chimera (2023), continued to captivate audiences with its poetic depth. Now, she steps into a new role at Cannes, shaping the future of first-time filmmakers.
In her own words, Rohrwacher captures the magic of beginnings:
“First times are always important and they stay with us for the rest of our lives. Like entering an unfamiliar room, approaching one’s beloved for a first kiss, or landing on a foreign shore. There’s something golden that haloes these moments in our memory.”
Her perspective aligns perfectly with the Caméra d’Or’s mission to celebrate those unforgettable “firsts” in cinema.
Rohrwacher’s appointment arrives as Cannes continues to champion diversity, with 2024 marking a record for women directors in competition. Her leadership in 2025 signals a continued push to elevate fresh, diverse voices—a trend that resonates with audiences worldwide.
As the 78th Cannes Film Festival nears, Rohrwacher and her jury will hunt for the next breakout debut. With her sharp eye and personal connection to the craft, expect a Caméra d’Or pick that’s as bold and memorable as her own films.
source DEADLINE
