PT Journal AU Tabakov, D TI The Life of Film in the Era of the Big American VOD Players SO Iluminace PY 2017 BP 87 EP 91 VL 29 IS 3 WP https://iluminace.cz/en/artkey/ilu-201703-0006.php DE European cinema; film festivals; VOD platforms; Netflix SN 0862397X AB The 21st International Documentary Film Festival Ji.hlava featured a panel discussion reflecting on the dispute between the Cannes Film Festival and Netflix, which highlighted the differences between Europe and America. Diana Tabakov, Head of Acquisitions at the international VOD platform Doc Alliance Films (Dafi lms.com), led the conversation of film professionals on what force will prevail in the power struggle over European film, cinema and film festivals. ER