Jessica Chastain Will Present Trophée Chopard at Cannes Film Festival July 9

Jessica Chastain in Cannes; Since 1998, Chopard is official partner with the Cannes International Film Festival. Courtesy Chopard.

Actor and two-time Oscar nominee Jessica Chastain will return to the 2021 Cannes International Film Festival to announce the winner of the Trophée Chopard on the 20th anniversary of the award. The male and female winners of the “revelation” prize for emerging talent will be announced at a dinner Thursday, July 9 in Cannes, hosted by Chopard co-president and artistic director Caroline Scheufele.

Chopard co-president and artistic director Caroline Scheufele. Courtesy Chopard.

The “revelation” prize has a stellar track record of highlighting emerging talent. Past winners of the female actor Trophée Chopard include Anya Taylor-Joy, Diane Kruger, Florence Pugh, Marion Cotillard and Shailene Woodley.

Chastain joins Cate Blanchett, Charlize Theron, Julianne Moore, and Juliette Binoche on the list of presenters. Spike Lee heads this year’s 2021 Cannes Film Festival. He will be joined by Maggie Gyllenhaal in watching the 24 films in this year’s competition. Jodie Foster will be the guest of honor at the opening ceremony on Tuesday, July 6.

On July 7 Chopard will bring an abundance of dazzle to the legendary Croisette, unveiling its nature-inspired Paradise collection. The 74 pieces will celebrate the age of the Cannes Festival

Chopard is a leader in the Journey to Sustainable Luxury since 2013. Anne of Carversville has written about Chopard’s ethical jewelry efforts for years. The company outlines its sustainability efforts in an extensive explanation of its philosophy and operations on its website.