Cannes Film Festival Chief Calls 60-Year Gap Between Female Jury Presidents 'Scandalous'

Cannes Film Festival Director Thierry Frémaux Highlights Gender Parity Concerns. Cannes, France – May 14, 2025 – The director of the Cannes Film Festival, Thierry Frémaux, has emphasized the festival's commitment to gender parity. His comments follow the observation of a significant gap—60 years—between two consecutive female jury presidents. In a recent press conference, Frémaux stated, "It's scandalous that there's been a 60-year gap." He expressed his satisfaction with having Greta Gerwig and Juliette Binoche serve as consecutive presidents, signifying progress towards gender balance. The statement underscores the ongoing efforts to achieve greater representation and equality within the film industry. This move by the Cannes Film Festival sets a positive example for other film events globally.