Cannes Film Festival Board Re-Elects Iris Knobloch As President For 2nd Term

Iris Knobloch has been re-elected as Cannes Film Festival President for a second term, running from July 2025 to 2027 inclusive.

The festival said in a statement that the reappointment had been agreed unanimously by the its board and that the decision reflected, “a renewed vote of confidence in her leadership”.

“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,” said Knobloch.

“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.”

Former Warner exec Knobloch originally took up the role of Cannes Film Festival president on a three-year mandate on July 1, 2022, succeeding Pierre Lescure who held the position for just under three terms.