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Liv Ullmann to replace Jodie Foster at Cannes
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NORWEGIAN actress and director Liv Ullmann will head the jury at this year's Cannes Film Festival, replacing US actress Jodie Foster who pulled out earlier this month, organizers said recently.
``I am honoured and deeply appreciative,'' Ullmann was quoted as saying on her nomination, which she said would give her the opportunity ``to (do) what I enjoy the most -- watching movies.''
Born in December 1939 in Tokyo, Ullmann gained international fame after appearing in films by Swedish director Ingmar Bergman such as ``Shame,'' ``Cries and Whispers'' and ''Scenes from a Marriage''.
``For me, movies can be the best approach to the emotion and purity of music -- and like music, a movie can pass all our protective walls and go right into our deepest emotions,'' she said in a statement issued by festival president Gilles Jacob.
The annual event is scheduled to take place in the French Riviera resort from May 9-20.
Foster was initially chosen as president of the jury but withdrew citing a clash with her filming commitments.
(SD-Agenices)
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