Kering Hosts "Women in Motion" Dinner at the 79th Cannes Film Festival
Kering hosted the "Women in Motion" dinner at the 79th Cannes Film Festival, presenting awards to Julianne Moore and Margherita Spampinato to celebrate women's achievements in the arts.
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## Kering Hosts "Women in Motion" Dinner at the 79th Cannes Film Festival
Kering Chairman and CEO François-Henri Pinault, Cannes Film Festival President Iris Knobloch, and Festival General Delegate Thierry Frémaux presented the 2026 "Women in Motion" Award to actress and author Julianne Moore. Additionally, the "Women in Motion" Emerging Talent Award was presented to Italian film director Margherita Spampinato.
Kering and the Cannes Film Festival hosted the 11th "Women in Motion" dinner on May 17, 2026. The event welcomed competition jurors, including Park Chan-wook, Demi Moore, Chloé Zhao, Ruth Negga, Laura Wandel, Diego Céspedes, Isaach de Bankolé, Paul Laverty, and Stellan Skarsgård, as well as jurors from the Un Certain Regard section.
The dinner was attended by diverse guests, including Salma Hayek Pinault, Isabelle Huppert, Hirokazu Kore-eda, Colman Domingo, Daisy Edgar-Jones, Rami Malek, Harris Dickinson, Han So-hee, and Yoona (Girls' Generation). Further attendees included Vicky Krieps, Charlotte Le Bon, Sebastian Stan, Géraldine Nakache, Odessa A'zion, Pierre Niney, Barbara Pravi, Vassili Schneider, Arthur Fils, Carla Bruni, Alex Lutz, Laure Calamy, and from Japan, Tao Okamoto, Masahiro Motoki, and Yayako Uchida.
## About "Women in Motion"
Kering places its commitment to women at the heart of the group's priorities. The "Women in Motion" program addresses the significant gender inequalities that persist in the world of arts and culture, where creativity is one of the strongest forces for change.
Founded by Kering at the Cannes Film Festival in 2015, "Women in Motion" aims to highlight women working in front of and behind the camera. Since then, the program has expanded its activities to other artistic fields, including photography.
The "Women in Motion" Award honors inspiring figures and provides concrete support to emerging talent. Through talk events and podcasts, the program also provides opportunities for prominent figures to exchange views on the status of women in their respective professions.
## About Kering
Kering is a family-led global luxury group. It brings together passion and expertise to nurture creative luxury brands in the fields of Couture & Ready-to-Wear, Leather Goods, Jewelry, Eyewear, and Beauty. Its portfolio includes Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, Alexander McQueen, Brioni, Boucheron, Pomellato, DoDo, Qeelin, Ginori 1735, and Kering Eyewear.
Kering Chairman and CEO François-Henri Pinault, Cannes Film Festival President Iris Knobloch, and Festival General Delegate Thierry Frémaux presented the 2026 "Women in Motion" Award to actress and author Julianne Moore. Additionally, the "Women in Motion" Emerging Talent Award was presented to Italian film director Margherita Spampinato.
Kering and the Cannes Film Festival hosted the 11th "Women in Motion" dinner on May 17, 2026. The event welcomed competition jurors, including Park Chan-wook, Demi Moore, Chloé Zhao, Ruth Negga, Laura Wandel, Diego Céspedes, Isaach de Bankolé, Paul Laverty, and Stellan Skarsgård, as well as jurors from the Un Certain Regard section.
The dinner was attended by diverse guests, including Salma Hayek Pinault, Isabelle Huppert, Hirokazu Kore-eda, Colman Domingo, Daisy Edgar-Jones, Rami Malek, Harris Dickinson, Han So-hee, and Yoona (Girls' Generation). Further attendees included Vicky Krieps, Charlotte Le Bon, Sebastian Stan, Géraldine Nakache, Odessa A'zion, Pierre Niney, Barbara Pravi, Vassili Schneider, Arthur Fils, Carla Bruni, Alex Lutz, Laure Calamy, and from Japan, Tao Okamoto, Masahiro Motoki, and Yayako Uchida.
## About "Women in Motion"
Kering places its commitment to women at the heart of the group's priorities. The "Women in Motion" program addresses the significant gender inequalities that persist in the world of arts and culture, where creativity is one of the strongest forces for change.
Founded by Kering at the Cannes Film Festival in 2015, "Women in Motion" aims to highlight women working in front of and behind the camera. Since then, the program has expanded its activities to other artistic fields, including photography.
The "Women in Motion" Award honors inspiring figures and provides concrete support to emerging talent. Through talk events and podcasts, the program also provides opportunities for prominent figures to exchange views on the status of women in their respective professions.
## About Kering
Kering is a family-led global luxury group. It brings together passion and expertise to nurture creative luxury brands in the fields of Couture & Ready-to-Wear, Leather Goods, Jewelry, Eyewear, and Beauty. Its portfolio includes Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, Alexander McQueen, Brioni, Boucheron, Pomellato, DoDo, Qeelin, Ginori 1735, and Kering Eyewear.
FAQ
What is "Women in Motion"?
A program launched by Kering at the Cannes Film Festival in 2015 to promote women's recognition and support their active roles in the arts.
When and where was the dinner held?
It was held on May 17, 2026, during the Cannes Film Festival.
What is the purpose of the award?
To recognize inspiring individuals and provide concrete support to new talents.