Gender Inequality Sparks Debate at Venice Film Festival

Industry leaders and attendees criticized the Venice Film Festival for featuring only two female-directed films in competition, reigniting discussions about systemic gender bias in Hollywood and European cinema. The controversy drew parallels to similar diversity concerns raised at other major international festivals.

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The GuardianMostly Factual2h ago

Female film-makers still being squeezed out of industry, London film festival director says

Over 40% of films in LFF programme are female-made, but only two of 21 gala films are directed by women Female film-makers are still being squeezed out of the industry as they progress beyond their debut films, the director of the London film festival has said, adding that “the dial does not seem to be moving”. Kristy Matheson’s comments came as LFF announced its full programme for this year’s event, which runs from 7 to 19 October. Of the 251 titles, 109 (43%) are made by female film-makers,...

By Nadia Khomami Arts and culture correspondent

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