Jane Campion on sexism within the film industry at Jury Press Conference

The transcript discusses the underrepresentation of female directors in the film industry, highlighting the rarity of women winning prestigious awards like the Palme d'Or. It addresses inherent sexism and presents statistics from the Cannes Film Festival, where only a small percentage of films are directed by women. Despite some progress, the industry remains undemocratic, with women often lacking recognition. The transcript emphasizes the unique perspectives that female filmmakers bring, which are often overlooked, and calls for greater representation and acknowledgment of their contributions.

What is the main issue discussed regarding the Palme d'Or and female directors?

• Lack of talented female directors

• Lack of interest from female directors

• Inherent sexism in the industry

• Insufficient funding for female directors

What percentage of films submitted to the Cannes Film Festival were directed by women, according to Thierry Fremont?

• 10%

• 7%

• 20%

• 15%

How does Thierry Fremont view the representation of female directors in different programs at Cannes?

• He is disappointed with the progress

• He believes it should be 50%

• He is indifferent to the statistics

• He is proud of the 20% representation

What is the perception of male filmmakers in the industry according to the speaker?

• They are resented by female filmmakers

• They are supportive of female filmmakers

• They dominate the industry

• They are less talented than female filmmakers

What is often surprising about female filmmakers when they emerge?

• They are not well-received

• They receive more awards

• Their films are less successful

• They bring a more feminine vision