Neon CEO Tom Quinn Reflects on Seven Consecutive Palme d'Or Wins and the Art of Cinema at SXSW London
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Summary
Neon CEO Tom Quinn spoke at SXSW London about the indie distributor's remarkable run of seven consecutive Palme d'Or wins at Cannes, starting with Bong Joon Ho's "Parasite." Quinn expressed surprise at each win, noting he never knows in advance which films will win. He also discussed his appreciation for action films and the success of Neon titles like "Backrooms" and "Obsession," framing them as legitimate cinema.
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The ongoing run of wins was 'extraordinary.'
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