Key facts
- Tribeca Festival is celebrating its 25th anniversary.
- Jane Rosenthal, a longtime partner of Robert De Niro, discussed the festival's origins.
- The festival was founded in the aftermath of 9/11.
- The festival has expanded significantly over the decades.
- Hugh Grant once had to give a speech at the festival after Nelson Mandela.
Tribeca Festival co-founder Jane Rosenthal has spoken about the festival's journey as it marks its 25th anniversary. Rosenthal, a longtime partner of Robert De Niro, detailed the festival's inception in the wake of the September 11th attacks. She also discussed its growth and expansion over the past two and a half decades. A memorable anecdote shared by Rosenthal involved actor Hugh Grant having to deliver a speech at the festival following an appearance by Nelson Mandela.