“Anything I can do in the future to really put the spotlight on women, to give women a greater voice, is a clear
priority for me right now.” – Cannes Film Festival president Iris Knobloch

Iris Knobloch, the current president of Cannes Film Festival has a clear mission. She is fully aware that Greta Gerwig may have directed the hugely popular film, Barbie, but that doesn’t mean Knobloch thinks women have taken over the film world, especially behind the camera and she said so during an interview with Variety during the ongoing Cannes Film Festival.

“I knew it had to be a priority for me, and now I feel it even more. I think the festival really had to wait 75 years for a woman to be here. And in today’s world, I realize that it’s a very important subject to address. A lot of progress has been made. For example, the percentage of films submitted to the short film category is much higher than the percentage of films submitted to the competition. The same goes for the movies that come from film schools. So we’re starting to feel that women are more daring and more confident, and we’re also maybe entrusting them more because it goes both ways. But at the same time, I’m sure you’ve read this study in Hollywood which says that despite the success of Barbie, women seldom have access to big budgets. Obviously, with everything that’s happening around #MeToo, I’m convinced that we want to see and hear women’s stories. We saw it with Barbie, so anything I can do in the future to really put the spotlight on women, to give women a greater voice, is a clear priority for me right now.”

Meryl Streep honored with Palme d’Or at Cannes Film Festival

Despite the usual flurry of photocalls, jury meetings, and parties, the 77th edition of the Cannes Film Festival, which kicked off on May 14 in France, was particularly abuzz with excitement due to the presence of acting legend Meryl Streep. Miss Streep received the Honorary Palme d’Or, adding a special significance to the opening ceremony, which also featured the premiere of the film, The Second Act. Following a montage showcasing her career highlights, Meryl Streep was presented with the award by French actress Juliette Binoche, who noted, “You changed the way we look at........

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