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.

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