Camerimage Faces Turmoil as Cate Blanchett Stays Amid Controversy and Steve McQueen Exits
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Cate Blanchett and her fellow jury members at the Camerimage festival have expressed their commitment to fostering meaningful discussions on gender representation in the film industry, following controversial remarks by the festival's director, Marek Żydowicz, regarding the inclusion of female cinematographers. Despite the backlash, including Steve McQueen's withdrawal from the event, Blanchett will remain as jury president, emphasizing the importance of inclusivity and excellence in cinema.
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- Cate Blanchett to Remain as Jury Head of Camerimage After Controversy: ‘We Look Forward to Being Part of Meaningful Discussions’ Variety
- Steve McQueen Pulls Out of Film Festival in Protest of Its Leader’s Comments on Female Cinematographers ARTnews
- Festival Director Criticized for Saying More Female Cinematographers Could Lead to 'Mediocre' Films PetaPixel
- Backlash to Camerimage director’s “misogynistic” op-ed on women in cinematography Screen International
- Steve McQueen Drops Out of Camerimage Over Controversial Comments Hollywood Reporter
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