San Sebastián Chief José Luis Rebordinos on His Final Year at the Helm — and Being the Only Top Film Festival to Take a Political Stance

Is José Luis Rebordinos proud of what he’s achieved over the last 17 years at the San Sebastián International Film Festival?

“No,” replies the Spaniard, a twinkle in his eye. He’s made time in his impossibly busy schedule — Penélope Cruz will be on the red carpet beside us in just a matter of hours — for a conversation with The Hollywood Reporter , where he can reflect on his final edition in charge. “I am happy, because I think we did good work. We, not I, because we are a team. We are a lot of people, and we did very good things. I did my work. I have a salary for that. It’s a normal thing,” he smiles, before adding: “I am very bad [at] interviews!” Related Stories Movies Werner Herzog Picks Up San Sebastian's Donostia Award at Politically Charged Opening Ceremony Lifestyle Kelly Osbourne Reveals Why She Cut Ties With "Polar Opposite" Sister