Isabelle Huppert to head Venice Film Festival jury

Isabelle Hubbert will head the main competition jury at this year's Venice Film Festival, organisers said on Wednesday. Becoming a privileged spectator is an honour," said Hubbert, who chaired the jury at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival. The 81st Venice Film Festival, held on the lagoon city's Lido island, will run from Aug. 28 to Sept.

Isabelle Hubbert will head the main competition jury at this year's Venice Film Festival, organisers said on Wednesday. Hubbert won the best actress award in Venice in 1988 for her performance in "Story of Women" and in 1995 for "La Ceremonie".

The 71-year-old French actor also received a special Golden Lion award in 2005 for her performance in "Gabrielle" and for her overall career. "There is a long and beautiful history between the Festival and I. Becoming a privileged spectator is an honour," said Hubbert, who chaired the jury at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival.

The 81st Venice Film Festival, held on the lagoon city's Lido island, will run from Aug. 28 to Sept. 7. The movies in competition will be announced in July.

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