Camerimage Festival Faces Backlash Over Director's Sexist Remarks, Prompts Calls for Gender Inclusivity

Cate Blanchett and her fellow jury members at the Camerimage Film Festival have expressed support for the event amid controversy over a "deeply sexist" op-ed by the festival's founder, Marek Zydowicz. The op-ed, which attempted to justify the lack of female cinematographers in past festival selections, was widely condemned by the film community, leading to director Steve McQueen withdrawing from the festival. Blanchett and the jury emphasized the importance of discussions on gender representation and inclusivity in the industry, and are considering participating in a public roundtable on these issues.