Thierry Frémaux Marks 25 Years, Calls for Saving
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- Thierry Frémaux marks 25 years as Cannes general delegate, emphasizing that cinema won’t die but theaters must be saved.
- The Substance entered Cannes 2024 without a distributor, won the screenplay award, and earned five Oscar nominations, including a win for makeup and hairstyling.
- Tom Rothman of Sony Pictures Entertainment called Frémaux “cinema” and praised his influence on the industry.
- Michael Barker of Sony Pictures Classics said Frémaux defines the culture of cinema past and present.
- Martin Scorsese recalled meeting Frémaux during Lumière presentations, noting his infectious love for the art.
Why it matters: Film distributors gain from Frémaux’s bold picks, as seen with The Substance’s five Oscar nods, which can drive box‑office revenue and theater attendance, reinforcing the need to preserve cinema venues.
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