In 2014, Xavier Dolan, then winner of the Jury Prize for Mommy, declared,"Let's hold on to our dreams because, together, we can change the world. Anything is possible to those who dare, work and never give up." This year, he embraces the role of President of the Un Certain Regard jury, celebrating young cinema in the throes of formal research. "I'm overwhelmed by this honor. Discovering the talent of other filmmakers has always been crucial to my career," declared Xavier Dolan, on the announcement of his nomination.
Self-taught, the director wrote, directed, produced and starred in his first feature film, J'ai tué ma mère, at the age of 19. The film was a critical success and represented Canada at the Oscars. His career was subsequently marked by works such as Les Amours Imaginaires, Laurence Anyways, and Mommy. The latter shared the Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival with Jean-Luc Godard's Adieu au langage.
In 2016, his film Juste la fin du monde won the Grand Prix du Jury at Cannes, further cementing his reputation among his peers. His latest work, La Nuit où Laurier Gaudreault s'est réveillé, marks his first foray into series direction. Xavier Dolan's presidency of the Un Certain Regard jury promises a Festival de Cannes 2024 rich in discoveries.
