TIMELINE
WEDNESDAY 15th MAY
7:30 PM
Cocktail & Better World Red Carpet
9:00 PM
Gala Dinner
THEN
Private auction
Lang Lang Performance
Joyce Jonathan Performance
Jingxuan Peng guzheng Performance
Award Ceremony
1:00 AM
Closing
THURSDAY 16th MAY
10:30 AM
Masterclass
01:00 PM
Light Lunch
Lang Lang Foundation
The "Keys of Inspiration" program is revolutionizing music education in public schools. It aims to provide children of all background the opportunity to discover the power of music by implementing state-of-the-art piano labs and music curriculums in schools. Through this program, Lang Lang Foundation redefines music education and inspires change.
Lang Lang, President & Founder
PROGRAM GOALS
• Create positive change in children's live through music education
• Providing a safe and structured learning environment
• Promoting collaboration and creativity
• Creating a culture of music appreciation
Since its start in 2013, the program has expanded globally, impacting over 182,000 students across the world.
Better World Fund is proud to help this wonderful initiative grow with our Cannes event.
Juliette Binoche
Juliette Binoche, a renowned French actress, began her career at a very young age and quickly made a name for herself in international cinema. She won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress and the Silver Bear for Best Actress for her role in "The English Patient", as well as the César for Best Actress for "Three Colors: Blue".
Juliette Binoche has appeared in over sixty feature films. She is one of the most awarded actresses in the world - and one of the only ones to have won the acting prize at the major international film festivals: Cannes, Venice and Berlin.
Her talent allows her to explore eclectic roles and genres, from drama to comedy.
Better World Fund welcomes Juliette Binoche as one of its guests of honor.
Lang Lang
Lang Lang, a piano virtuoso and prodigy, quickly revealed himself a true phenomenon, winning his first competition at the age of five. This was followed by a series of international victories that took him to the world's greatest stages, including the legendary Carnegie Hall in New York.
With a career filled with dazzling performances alongside the greatest orchestras, Lang Lang has become a true international star. He breaks the stereotypes of classical music with his captivating performances and expressive style. His album "Memory," covering works from Mozart to Liszt, reached the top of the Billboard classical chart in just three weeks. He has also contributed to the soundtracks of award-winning films.
Watch Lang Lang perform on May 15th in Cannes.
Joyce Jonathan
French singer-songwriter and performer, she began her musical journey by learning the piano at the age of 5. Quickly gaining popularity, she gathered phenomenal support on My Major Company to finance the production of her first record "Sur mes gardes" in 2010. It was certified platinum a few months after its release. Her unique talent earned her the NRJ Music Award for Francophone Revelation of the Year at just 21 years old.
She also met great success in China, where her albums and tours are sold both in French and Mandarin. She’s a true celebrity there, she’s regularly invited in TV Shows with hundreds millions of viewers.
With five albums to her credit, Joyce continues to surprise and evolve. She releases in january 2024 “Si je mange, je vais en enfer”, a moving title on body positivity. She obtains more than 1 million listeners in only 10 days.
Watch Joyce Jonathan on May 15th for a unique performance in French and Mandarin.
Jingxuan Peng
Peng Jingxuan is a Chinese musician known for playing the guzheng, a traditional Chinese instrument, on the streets of France since 2018.
She gained social media fame through her online performances, amassing a large following on YouTube. Peng began studying guzheng in childhood and continued honing her skills at Universite Michel de Montaigne-Bordeaux 3 in France.
She is passionate about blending Chinese and Western music and aims to promote the guzheng and Chinese culture globally.
Églantine Éméyé, TV Anchor
Television presenter Églantine Éméyé will be the Master of Ceremonies at this year's Better World Fund Gala. Known forher eloquence, grace and deep commitment to social causes, Églantine embodies the spirit of change and compassion thatwe hold dear at the Better World Fund.
Eric Alauzet, President of the France-China friendship group in French National Assembly
Eric Alauzet, French Member of Parliament and eminent advocate of Franco-Chinese diplomatic relations, will honor us with his presence at the Dinner Gala.
Masterclass for Women’s Empowerment
This inspiring masterclass will take place in Cannes, featuring outstanding international speakers who will present the world's best solutions to the endemic inequalities suffered by women.
This event aims to highlight the incredible achievements of women across industries and shed light on pressing issues affecting their personal and professional lives. Get ready to be inspired and gain insights from these influential speakers who are driving change and making a difference in our world.
Moderated by Guila Clara Kessous, Unesco Artist for Peace
Social entrepreneur and executive coach, she uses theatrical techniques and role-playing games as tools that can not only enhance corporate communication, but help heal those who have suffered from prior trauma, especially women. For her work with humanitarian causes, she has been nominated a “UNESCO Artist for Peace”, notably in link with her work in collaboration with Nobel Peace Prize Winner, Malala Yousafzai, using theatre to help women's empowerment.
As a certified coach, she has helped more than 500 senior executives (French Tech, CAC 40, Nasdaq 500) in their leadership responsibilities dealing with women's empowerment and conflict resolution. As an "Officier des Arts et des Lettres", she has been nominated a "Rising Talent" of the Women's Forum for the Economy and Society for her work in feminist diplomacy.
Speakers
Béatrice de Bourbon des Deux-Siciles
Princess of Bourbon des Deux-Siciles
Eliza Jean Reid
First Lady of Iceland
Mareva Grabowski-Mitsotakis
First Lady of Greece(TBC)
Founder of Bestway Healthcare Group
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives of Egypt
Former French Minister of Women‘s Rights
Ambassador for Peace of the Universal Circle of Ambassadors of Peace
President and Founder of HerFlix
Managing Director of Adobe France
Women's Empowerment
Women, the bearers of life, have the power to change the world for the better, for their children, for all of us.
Today, the representation of women on screen is essential to overcome gender stereotypes and deep-rooted prejudices.
By giving women more varied and complex roles, the cinema industry offers positive role models who challenge traditional expectations and encourage women's emancipation. This helps to create a more egalitarian and inclusive society by showing audiences that women can occupy all domains of life and have a significant impact.
In addition, the presence of women behind the camera also creates professional opportunities for other women in the film industry.
Cinema has a powerful cultural impact and can be a tool for promoting social change. It is therefore essential to continue to support and encourage the participation of women in all aspects of the film industry in order to create a more equitable and inclusive world for all.
Better World Fund Awards
Dargaa's artistic career spans over two decades, during which he has traveled the world to exhibit his works in prestigious galleries and venues in Belgium, Switzerland, Netherlands, Austria, the United States, Germany, and France.
His work has earned him numerous awards, including the City of Cannes Prize (Palme d’Art) in 2011, and he was named the Belgian Artist of the Year in 2012 by the National Council of Plastic Arts, a founding member of the International Association of Plastic Arts of UNESCO.
He presents many trophies to world celebrities through prestigious events such as the Dargaa D’or. Through his art, Anis also supports research against breast cancer «Ladies Against Cancer ASBL», the «Alexandre Bodart Pinto» disability and numerous other charitable causes.
Anis Dargaa now creates trophees for the Better World Awards since 2020.
Better World Fund during the Cannes Film Festival 2023
Leonardo di Caprio, The Brazilian and indigenous delegations, invited by the Amazonia Fund Alliance have honored the Better World Fund with their presence at the Carlton Cannes Hotel , on the 21st of May 2023
On Sunday May 21 and Monday May 22, 2023, in the halls of the Carlton Cannes hotel, committed and creative personalities from all over the world met, including Leonardo DiCaprio, Liz McComb, Arisa, Georges Tomb, Alok Petrillo, Yury Revich, Fisher Stevens, Kelly Piquet, Kiera Chaplin, Tony Nader, Hofit Golan, Swan Sit, Johanna Plafsky, Richard Orlinski, Alvaro Nuñez, Scottie Thomtson, Tom Volf Elie BNC & the United Choirs, Amazonia the Space of Life, … Ms. Sonia Guajajara, Minister of Indigenous Peoples, Ms. Célia Xakriabá, Federal Deputy of Brazil , Mr Osmar Almeida Junior, Secretary of State, Ministry of Social Development of Brazil, Chief Raoni, Mapu, … all driven by the desire to positively influence the future of our society.
The funds raised were for the benefit of the Akbaraly Foundation, represented by its founder Cinzia Akbaraly (https://fondationakbaraly.org/fr/home-francais/), an organization that promotes the right to health, education and a better quality of life for women and children in Madagascar, as well as as well as the Amazônia Fund Alliance program for the Brazilian Federation of UNESCO (BFUCA) (https://www.amazoniafundalliance.org/), an organization that opts for the preservation of Amazonian ecosystems.
Media coverage in over 53 countries
We distribute pre & post press releases to worldwide media outlets, working together with our PR and communication companies to ensure top coverage of our events.
The Better World Fund plans to reach viewers on a global scale by livestreaming segments of the Event and conducting interviews with esteemed guests from the red carpet. The stream will include the content of the prestigious awards ceremony along with post-event content to highlight the importance of our partnered charity foundations and sponsors.
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