Outcry over Netflix films prompts Cannes to change rules
In a statement Wednesday, the French festival announced that it has adapted its rules to require that films in competition be distributed in French movie theaters.
"[...] the Festival regrets that no agreement has been reached," the festival said.
Netflix, along with Amazon, has been an increasingly powerful player at film festivals, actively acquiring films and using festivals as glitzy international launchpads for its movies.
When announcing this year's lineup, festival director Thierry Fremaux acknowledged Netflix presents "a unique and unheard of situation for us."