Chang Chen was selected as the jury member of the 71st Cannes Film Festival Main Competition Unit.

On the 18th, the list of judges of the 71st Cannes Film Festival Main Competition was announced, Kate Blanchett, Chang Chen, Eva Novak, Robert Gedijion, Khadja Nin, Raya Saidou, Chris Ding Stewart, Dennis Villeneuve, André Sarkinsee, and Cate Blanchett are short-listed. Chang Chen became the second Chinese actor to appear on the jury list of the main competition unit after Jiang Wen. It is learned that the 71st Cannes Film Festival will be held in France from May 8 to May 19. According to the arrangements of the organizers, Chang Chen will arrive in France in early May.

At noon today, Zhang Zhen also announced that Chang Chen was going to be the judge of the Cannes Film Festival. For the list of judges who were shortlisted, Chang Chen himself responded modestly. Is it okay? The comment area has been unanimously affirmed by netizens. After all, good movies are written in works. Chang Chen's efforts are obvious to all of you for the past few years. There are also netizens posting Chang Chen’s accomplishments at the three major film festivals over the past year and receiving one vote of support.

Talking about friendship with Cannes, Chang Chen said that he once had nine films such as " ThreeTimes " and "Nie Yinniang " and were shortlisted for Cannes.Chang Chen also has his own understanding of the criteria for selecting a movie. “I think a good movie needs a temperature. This temperature can be sustained and has a long-term heart.” Although Chang Chen first presented as a judge at the Cannes Film Festival, more than 20 years of actor experience allowed him to have a deep understanding of the performance. Therefore, the selection of the judges was also a matter of hope. Netizens went to congratulate Chang Chen and expressed Chang Chen's pride.