Gilles Jacob
Hungaryfestival presidentMaleb. 19397.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Gilles Jacob is a prominent French film critic and former president of the Cannes Film Festival, celebrated for his contributions to cinema and the promotion of filmmakers. Known for his insightful critiques and dedication to the film community, Jacob recognized Emilie Dequenne's remarkable vitality and talent, underscoring her impact on the film industry during her career.
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Gilles Jacob took over the film selection project from Pierre-Henri Deleau in 1978.
Index - Kultúr - Pucérkodás és nácizás borzolta a kedélyeket a Cannes-i FilmfesztiválonHungary· 2026-09-20
Gilles Jacob, former president of the Cannes Film Festival, reacted to Claudia Cardinale's passing.
Mort de Claudia Cardinale : « Muse des plus grands, elle incarna avec éclat la liberté, la force et l’élégance »
France· 2025-09-25
Gilles Jacob reflected on Robert Redford's beauty and his significant contributions to cinema.
Mort de Robert Redford : « Un lion s’en est allé »France· 2025-09-16
Gilles Jacob demonstrated his interviewing skills on a TV show.
Monștrii sacri pe viu | adevarul.ro
Romania· 2025-05-15
Gilles Jacob lamented the loss of a talented actress who had much to offer.
Atriz Emilie Dequenne morre aos 43 anos vítima de câncer raro
Liechtenstein· 2025-03-17
Gilles Jacob, the former president of the Cannes Film Festival, praised Emilie Dequenne's vitality.
Belgische Schauspielerin Emilie Dequenne stirbt an seltener Krebserkrankung
Luxembourg· 2025-03-17
Gilles Jacob praised Emilie Dequenne for bringing vitality to her films.
Die belgische Schauspielerin Emilie Dequenne stirbt an seltener KrebserkrankungLuxembourg· 2025-03-17