The Festival de Cannes is delighted to announce that Uma Thurman will preside the Un Certain Regard Jury.

In a career spanning more than 20 years, the American actress has made some daring choices and enjoyed taking risks. She made her debut aged 17, in Stephen Frears’ Dangerous Liaisons  and in Terry Gilliam’s The Adventures of Baron Munchausen . She became Quentin Tarantino’s muse, playing in Pulp Fiction  (Palme d’or winner, 1994) and in Kill Bill  (volumes 1 & 2), both presented at the Festival de Cannes.

Member of the Jury headed by Robert De Niro in 2011, Uma Thurman will continue this year the experience of watching films from all around the world as President of the Un Certain Regard Jury. Second competition of the Official Selection, the Un Certain Regard programme showcases works which offer a unique perspective and esthetic. The prize list will be revealed on Saturday may 27th