Her jury will bestow the Golden Star upon one of the 14 first and second features in the international competition, dedicated to discovering filmmakers from around the world, stated the organizers in a press release.

“It’s an honor to lead the jury of the esteemed Marrakech Festival, celebrating its 20th edition this year. I am thrilled to return after my last participation in 2011. Being entrusted with this role is a privilege, and I eagerly anticipate celebrating the extraordinary talents of world cinema,” said Jessica Chastain, as quoted by the same source.

Over the past decade, Jessica Chastain has firmly established herself as one of Hollywood’s leading actresses, taking on pivotal roles in collaborations with renowned directors such as Terrence Malick, Kathryn Bigelow, Christopher Nolan, and Ridley Scott. She has received numerous awards for her exceptional performances in front of the camera and for the exemplary quality of the projects in which she has been involved as a producer.

In 2022, she earned the Best Actress award at the 94th Academy Awards for her portrayal of the inimitable Tammy Faye in “In the Eyes of Tammy Faye” (2021).

In 2016, she founded Freckle Films, a New York-based production company for film and television. Apart from “355,” “In the Eyes of Tammy Faye,” and “George & Tammy,” Freckle Films is presently developing the series adaptation of two novels, namely, “Lui & moi” by Alice Feeney and “L’École des bonnes mères” by Jessamine Chan. Michel Franco’s “Memory,” produced by Freckle Films and co-starring Peter Saarsgard, is set to be released soon.

In her return to Broadway after more than a decade, she recently excelled in the revival of Ibsen’s classic play “A Doll’s House,” earning her a Tony Award nomination for Best Actress in a Leading Theatrical Role. She also received the Drama Desk Award for “Outstanding Performance in a Leading Theatrical Role,” stated the press release.