Cannes: Diane Kruger Says David Cronenberg’s ‘The Shrouds’ Is a ‘Desperate, Emotional Cry’

For Diane Kruger, Cannes is a lifelong personal experience. The world’s most potent and dazzling film festival, now in its 77th year, has been the locale for many of the significant twists in the German actress’ singular career. It was where “Troy” premiered in 2004, featuring Kruger’s breakthrough star turn as Helen, queen of Sparta; five years later “Inglourious Basterds” bowed there, with her award-nominated role as a crafty double agent; and in 2017, Fatih Akin’s “In the Fade” was a showcase for her ferocious, shattered performance as a bereft mother, which scored Kruger the jury’s Best Actress prize. 

“Going to Cannes has marked the turning points for every step in my career,” the 47-year-old said.