The Board of Directors of the Cannes Film Festival has unanimously elected Iris Knobloch to be re-elected as Festival President.

Knobloch, a former executive at France's Warner Bros., has become the first female president of the 2023 Cannes Film Festival, succeeding Pierre Lescure. Her new term will last three years until the end of the 2028 Cannes Film Festival.

In announcing the decision, the board said it reflected "a renewed vote of confidence in (Knobloch's) leadership, recognizing her achievements, ensuring stability and allowing the festival's strategic initiatives to continue."

Knobloch said in a statement that she was "extremely honored to have the trust of the board once again. I am very proud of the success of the past two terms and excited to work with our general representative Thierry Fernando in the coming years." Together with Thierry Frémaux and our dedicated team, we will continue to work together to nurture and enhance this magnificent festival, a unique platform where all films, voices and talents find their place. "

Knobloch, who was born in Germany and now lives in Paris, is well-known in the industry for her long and successful career at WarnerMedia, culminating in her becoming the studio's chief executive in France, Germany, Benelux, Austria and Switzerland. Head of Operations, responsible for overseeing strategy, commercial and operations. Group marketing activities in various regions. At Warner Bros., she played a key role in lobbying for Michel Hazanavicius' film to qualify for the Cannes Film Festival. artist In 2011, the film used the launch pad at the historic awards show, ultimately winning five Oscars, including Best Picture in 2012.

She will serve as President of the Cannes Film Festival from July 2022.

Knobloch said her second term as festival president will be dedicated to "upholding the festival's artistic excellence, championing creative freedom and upholding the festival's humanistic values." (I will) continue to protect the independence of the selection process nature, vigorously support emerging talents, and ensure that the Cannes Film Festival remains a rich place where film creativity and technological innovation converge. I also reaffirm my commitment to ensuring that the festival remains a space where everyone is equal and recognized, with a particular focus on empowering women and showcasing their incredible creativity. "

The 2025 Cannes Film Festival will be held from May 13 to 24.