Actress Lupita Nyong’o of Kenya has made history by being the first Black member of the jury for the Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale).
signifies a noteworthy achievement for the esteemed festival, which has been held yearly for 74 years.
“That’s the beauty of bringing people together from different backgrounds, we respond to different things.
“We have a lot of world experience and opinion and it’s gonna be interesting. It’s probably also gonna be spicy,” Lupita stated.
As one of the “Big Five” international film festivals (alongside Cannes, Venice, Sundance, and Toronto), Berlinale’s chief jury seat is one of the most sought-after in the business.
The announcement of Nyong’o’s appointment has sparked a lot of celebration, underscoring the ongoing efforts to guarantee greater inclusivity and diversity in the film industry.
Although Nyong’o’s personal address or any particular remarks were left out of the article, her choice is a positive step toward the recognition and acceptance of different viewpoints in the film industry.
