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Dozens of women film stars have held a protest at the Cannes film festival against gender-based discrimination in the industry. Cate Blanchett, Kristen Stewart and Jane Fonda were among those taking part in the red-carpet demonstration. The prestigious Cannes festival has come under criticism for failing to showcase more films by women directors. The protest comes after a period of turmoil in the industry following allegations of sexual harassment. This is the first Cannes festival since allegations of sexual abuse were first made against producer Harvey Weinstein last year. He has always denied engaging in non-consensual sex. The actresses and film-makers linked arms to stroll along the red carpet. Cate Blanchett spoke of the film industry's gender inequalities.
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(From second left) Haifaa al-Mansour, Kirsten Stewart, Lea Seydoux, Khadja Nin, Ava DuVernay, Cate Blanchett, Agnes Varda and guests walk the red carpet in protest of the lack of female filmmakers honored throughout the history of the festival at the screening of 'Girls Of The Sun (Les Filles Du Soleil)' during the 71st annual Cannes Film Festival at the Palais des Festivals on May 12, 2018 in Cannes, France. Only 82 films in competition in the official selection have been directed by women since the inception of the Cannes Film Festival whereas 1,645 films in the past 71 years have been directed by men.
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![Cannes 2018,Cannes Film Festival,Cannes film festival 2018,protest at Cannes,Cannes protest,Cannes protest pics,Cannes protest images]( "A general view of atmosphere with Emmanuelle Bercot, Eva Husson, Golshifteh Farahani and women Filmmakers on the steps of the red carpet in protest of the lack of female filmmakers honored throughout the history of the festival during the 'Girls Of The Sun (Les Filles Du Soleil)' Red Carpet Arrivals - The 71st annual Cannes Film Festival at the Palais des Festivals on May 12, 2018 in Cannes, France.")
A general view of atmosphere with Emmanuelle Bercot, Eva Husson, Golshifteh Farahani and women Filmmakers on the steps of the red carpet in protest of the lack of female filmmakers honored throughout the history of the festival during the 'Girls Of The Sun (Les Filles Du Soleil)' Red Carpet Arrivals - The 71st annual Cannes Film Festival at the Palais des Festivals on May 12, 2018 in Cannes, France.
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![Cannes 2018,Cannes Film Festival,Cannes film festival 2018,protest at Cannes,Cannes protest,Cannes protest pics,Cannes protest images]( "Lea Seydoux and Kirsten Stewart with other filmmakers on the steps of the red carpet in protest of the lack of female filmmakers honored throughout the history of the festival at the screening of 'Girls Of The Sun (Les Filles Du Soleil)' during the 71st annual Cannes Film Festival at the Palais des Festivals on May 12, 2018 in Cannes, France.")
Lea Seydoux and Kirsten Stewart with other filmmakers on the steps of the red carpet in protest of the lack of female filmmakers honored throughout the history of the festival at the screening of 'Girls Of The Sun (Les Filles Du Soleil)' during the 71st annual Cannes Film Festival at the Palais des Festivals on May 12, 2018 in Cannes, France.
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![Cannes 2018,Cannes Film Festival,Cannes film festival 2018,protest at Cannes,Cannes protest,Cannes protest pics,Cannes protest images]( "Marion Cotillard (second left) walks the red carpet in protest of the lack of female filmmakers honored throughout the history of the festival at the screening of 'Girls Of The Sun (Les Filles Du Soleil)' during the 71st annual Cannes Film Festival at the Palais des Festivals on May 12, 2018 in Cannes, France.")
Marion Cotillard (second left) walks the red carpet in protest of the lack of female filmmakers honored throughout the history of the festival at the screening of 'Girls Of The Sun (Les Filles Du Soleil)' during the 71st annual Cannes Film Festival at the Palais des Festivals on May 12, 2018 in Cannes, France.
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