Rebordinos: Directing a film festival creates angry people who then calm down.

José Luis Rebordinos will step down as the director of the San Sebastián International Film Festival at the end of the year. His departure marks the conclusion of a tenure spanning over fifteen years at the helm of Spain's most prominent cinematic event.

Reflecting on his long-term leadership, Rebordinos noted that the position inherently involves managing interpersonal friction, observing that the role often generates frustration among individuals who eventually reconcile. He leaves the festival after a significant period of stewardship in which he established numerous professional relationships.