Cannes Film Festival Re-Elects President Iris Knobloch Through 2028

“I am excited to continue this journey alongside our General Delegate Thierry Frémaux and our dedicated teams in the years to come,” she says

Iris Knobloch
Festival de Cannes President Iris Knobloch (Foc Kan/WireImage)

Iris Knobloch has been unanimously re-elected as president of the Cannes Film Festival. After taking over in 2022, her second three-year term will now take her through July 2028.

“I am profoundly honored to once again receive the trust of our Board of Directors. I take great pride in the success of the past two editions and I am excited to continue this journey alongside our General Delegate Thierry Frémaux and our dedicated teams in the years to come,” she said in a Wednesday statement. “Together, we will continue working hand in hand to nurture and enhance this magnificent Festival, a unique platform where all films, voices and talent find their place.”

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