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“It is a thrill to return to the festival under any
circumstances, but it is with great relish and anticipation I
look forward to jury duty," Streep said in a statement issued by
the festival, also known as the Berlinale, where she has been a
guest on several occasions and won an award in 2003.
"The responsibility is somewhat daunting, as I have never been
president of anything before, and I hope I can come up to the
precedent set by the distinguished juries of preceding years.
Grateful for the honour,” she said.
Streep shared the Silver Bear award jointly in 2003 with
Julianne Moore and Nicole Kidman for their performances in "The
Hours". In 2012, the Berlinale gave her a lifetime achievement
award and screened a selection of her films.
“Meryl Streep is one of the most creative and multifaceted film
artists. To mark our enthusiasm for her extraordinary talent, we
awarded her the Honourary Golden Bear in 2012 for her lifetime
achievement," Berlinale Director Dieter Kosslick said.
"I am very happy that she is returning to Berlin and with her
artistic experience will take on the chairmanship of the
International Jury.”
The Berlinale, one of Europe's main showcases for film, opens on
February 11.
(Reporting by Michael Roddy; Editing by Tom Heneghan)
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