The first woman to hold these positions was unanimously re-elected, indicated the French Association of the International Film Festival, which described her as “ deeply attached to European values and committed to the defense of cinema.
The Cannes Film Festival has reappointed German Iris Knobloch as president for a second three-year term, the organizers announced on Wednesday. After succeeding Pierre Lescure in 2022, Iris Knobloch was re-elected “unanimously» for this new mandate which will run until June 30, 2028, indicated in a press release the French Association of the International Film Festival.
« I am proud of the success of the last two editions and I look forward to continuing this commitment alongside our general delegate Thierry Frémaux and our teams for years to come. “, she said, quoted in the press release. “ We will continue to work hand in hand to bring this magnificent Festival to life and evolve, a unique space where all works, all voices and all talents find their place. “, she added. “ I would also like to reaffirm my commitment to making the Festival a place of equality and recognition for all, with particular attention paid to women, so that they can highlight their incredible creativity.”
« Committed to the defense of cinema »
The association describes it as “ deeply attached to European values and committed to the defense of cinema both in France and internationally » et « recognized for her modern vision, as well as her support for diversity and innovation in the creative industries “. Iris Knobloch, 61, a lawyer by training, spent most of her career at Warner, one of the main American film studios. She directed its activities in France, then in a wider part of Europe, until her arrival in Cannes.
The Festival has yet to unveil the composition of its jury for its 78th edition, scheduled for May 13 to 24.
