Rabat, Morocco – (African Boulevard News) – The 2023 Cannes Film Festival has made a historic move by including African women on the jury panel. The festival, one of the world’s most prestigious events in the film industry, has been criticized for its lack of diversity in the past. However, this year’s jury panel includes Morocco’s Maryam Touzani and Zambia-born Rungano Nyoni, who will be part of the team that will decide the winner on May 27th.
The inclusion of African women on the jury panel is a significant step towards diversity and inclusion in the film industry. African women have been underrepresented in the film industry, and their voices and experiences have been largely ignored. The Cannes Film Festival’s decision to include African women on the jury panel is a step in the right direction towards the inclusion of diverse voices and experiences in the film industry.
Maryam Touzani, a Moroccan filmmaker, is excited to be part of the jury panel and is looking forward to seeing the films. She says, “I am honored to be part of the jury, and I am looking forward to watching the films and being part of the decision-making process. It is an exciting opportunity for me to be part of a diverse panel and to represent African women in the film industry.”
Rungano Nyoni, a Zambian filmmaker, is also excited about being part of the jury panel. She says, “It is an honor to be part of the jury panel and to represent African women in the film industry. I am looking forward to watching the films and being part of the decision-making process.”
The inclusion of African women on the jury panel is not only a step towards diversity and inclusion in the film industry, but it is also a recognition of the talent and creativity of African women in the film industry. The film industry in Africa is growing, and African women are making significant contributions to the industry. The inclusion of African women on the jury panel is a recognition of their talent and creativity.
In conclusion, the inclusion of African women on the jury panel at the Cannes Film Festival is a significant step towards diversity and inclusion in the film industry. It is a recognition of the talent and creativity of African women in the film industry and a step towards the inclusion of diverse voices and experiences in the film industry. Maryam Touzani and Rungano Nyoni are part of a diverse panel that is looking forward to watching the films and being part of the decision-making process. This historic move should serve as an inspiration to all film industries globally to be inclusive of diverse and talented voices.
