Director Withdraws Film from Camerimage Amid Misogyny Controversy

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Director Coralie Fargeat has withdrawn her film 'The Substance' from the 2024 Camerimage Film Festival in Poland due to "highly misogynistic and offensive" comments made by the festival's CEO, Marek Zydowicz. The film's cinematographer, Benjamin Kracun, also decided not to attend. Zydowicz's remarks, which questioned the impact of increasing female representation on artistic quality, were widely condemned, leading to further withdrawals, including filmmaker Steve McQueen. The festival's jury, led by Cate Blanchett, expressed support for gender inclusivity discussions.

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