Does the Cannes Film Festival shape the cinematic process and, even more so, film history? Does one of the long-time programmers of the Cannes Festival feel like a gatekeeper, whose decision – to include a film in the festival program – can change the fate of the film and its creators? Why have the world’s most significant festivals always prioritised live-action films? Animation and the Cannes Film Festival – the most striking experiences and perspectives. These and other topics will be addressed in a discussion moderated by Matīss Kaža with Christian Jeune.