Maggie Gyllenhaal says film industry has a ‘systemic problem’ with sexism
Actor and director Maggie Gyllenhaal, serving as the Venice Film Festival jury president, has criticized the film industry for systemic sexism. She highlighted the difficulty female directors face in securing financing and gaining recognition for their work.
Why it matters
This highlights ongoing debates regarding gender parity and the valuation of creative work within the global entertainment industry.
‘Who decides what’s good? Who decides what is valuable?’ … Venice jury president Maggie Gyllenhaal. ‘Who decides what’s good? Who decides what is valuable?’ … Venice jury president Maggie Gyllenhaal. Movies Maggie Gyllenhaal says film industry has a ‘systemic problem’ with sexism Speaking at the opening of the Venice film festival, the actor-director addressed why the jury of which she is chair will only be shown two films made by female film-makers
Prefer the Guardian on Google Maggie Gyllenhaal said there is a “systemic problem” that explains why only two female directors are in the running for the Golden Lion at the Venice film festival this year.
“It’s harder for women to get films financed,” said the actor-director, who is heading up the jury of the world’s oldest cinema showcase this year.
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