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Julianne Moore Wins Cannes’ Kering Women in Motion Award.

4/24/2026

Summary

Story summary

Julianne Moore will receive the Kering Women in Motion award at the Cannes Film Festival on May 17, 2026.
Kering chairman François-Henri Pinault said Moore embodies the award’s spirit through consistent artistic choices and advocacy for representation.
Cannes president Iris Knobloch praised Moore for choosing destabilizing characters that expand on-screen territory for women.
The ceremony also grants €50,000 to emerging filmmaker Margherita Spampinato for her second feature.

History

Historical Context

Established in 2017, the Kering Women in Motion award promotes women's contributions to cinema, reflecting a broader industry shift towards representation. With a €50,000 investment in emerging filmmakers like Margherita Spampinato, Kering, led by François-Henri Pinault, aligns with the #MeToo movement's impact on Hollywood, emphasizing the importance of diverse narratives and complex female roles in film.

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Story summary

Julianne Moore will receive the Kering Women in Motion award at the Cannes Film Festival on May 17, 2026.
Kering chairman François-Henri Pinault said Moore embodies the award’s spirit through consistent artistic choices and advocacy for representation.
Cannes president Iris Knobloch praised Moore for choosing destabilizing characters that expand on-screen territory for women.
The ceremony also grants €50,000 to emerging filmmaker Margherita Spampinato for her second feature.

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