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Iris Knobloch Says ‘What’s Changed Isn’t Cannes’ Relationship With Hollywood — It’s Hollywood Itself’

Cannes president Iris Knobloch says the shift isn’t Cannes’ relationship with Hollywood—it's Hollywood itself, amid industry changes.
Knobloch notes a strong Cannes lineup with 11 U.S. titles and positions the festival as a premier launchpad for American independent cinema.
She highlights the festival’s role in facilitating dialogue and protecting independence and artistic excellence amid global tensions.
Knobloch says streaming and theatrical releases can complement each other, with Amazon and Netflix increasing involvement with exhibitors.
She expresses hope that Netflix could return to Cannes for the festival’s 80th anniversary.
Knobloch emphasizes diversity and parity, noting 34% of competition directors are women and parity in Un Certain Regard.
She defends the festival’s non-political stance, with a governance structure protecting independence and no sponsor influence.
Knobloch reiterates that streaming platforms are welcome, with competition requiring a theatrical release in France.
She points to international diversity, with six films from Asia, one from Congo, and four from Spain in this year’s selection.

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