De Niro Will Head up This Year’s Cannes Fest, May 11-22

De Niro on being the jury president this year (which is quite exciting, to be sure):

“As co-founder of the Tribeca Film Festival and the Doha Tribeca Film Festival, I have an increased appreciation for the jury who serve, undertaking an important role in choosing films that are represented in the world of film at its highest level.

“These types of festivals help connect the international film community and have a lasting cultural impact.”