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Miller, whose latest installment of the Mad Max franchise,
'Fury Road', kicked off last year's festival on the Croisette
when it was screened out of competition, will award the
prestigious Palme d'Or at the end of the May 11-22 cinema
extravaganza.
"What an unmitigated delight! To be there in the middle of this
storied festival at the unveiling of cinematic treasures from
all over the planet," Miller said.
"To spend time in passionate discourse with fellow members of
the jury. Such an honor. I'll be there with bells on!"
Last year's festival was presided by American directors Joel and
Ethan Coen.
Miller, 70, will be the first Australian to preside over the
festival.
(Reporting by Julien Pretot Editing by Jeremy Gaunt)
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