2008 Cannes Film Festival -"Changeling" press conference

The transcript discusses the reasons for participating in the Cannes Film Festival competition, emphasizing the importance of presenting films and gauging audience response. It highlights the unpredictability of winning and the collective nature of jury decisions. The speaker shares personal experiences as a jury president and expresses a belief in the value of competition, rejecting the notion of playing it safe by staying out of competition. The discussion concludes with a focus on audience engagement and the enjoyment of films.

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