French filmmaker and screenwriter, Claire Denis, is to lead the short films and Cinéfondation jury of the 72nd Cannes film festival, succeeding Abderrahmane Sissako. The position also used to be held by filmmakers Naomi Kawase, Cristian Mungiu, and Bertrand Bonello. On Thursday 23 May, along with her jury, she will award the three prizes of …