Cannes Director Defends Festival's Global Relevance
Thierry Frémaux, marking his 25th year as Cannes director, says in a wide-ranging interview that despite industry upheaval — consolidation, layoffs, changing audiences, piracy and AI concerns — he will assemble a strong 2026 lineup and expects American films to premiere on the Croisette. Frémaux notes Cannes helped secure 19 Oscar nominations for recent entries, urges studios to 'travel light' amid cost pressures, and says the official lineup will be unveiled April 9 in Paris.
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Official, timely Cannes leadership interview provides industry context; limited novelty and no major studio-strategy revelations.
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