Women protest on the red carpet at Cannes

The number of women represents 82 films by female directors who have competed for the top Palme d’Or prize since 1946
The number of protesters represented the 82 films by female directors who have competed for the top Palme d’Or prize since 1946 – compared with the nearly 1,700 male contenders.
“We demand that our workplaces are diverse and equitable so they can best reflect the world in which we live,” said Blanchett in a statement read out with the legendary 89-year-old French director Agnes Varda.

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