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Woman Unknown director criticizes male genius cult shifting film focus
May el-Toukhy, one of only two female directors at this year's Venice Film Festival, criticized the persistent cult of male genius in filmmaking, which she says creates a structural barrier for women. She highlighted the gender imbalance in competition lineups and emphasized the need for industry-wide change, citing her own experiences of facing delays in producing her first film. Her film "Woman Unknown" addresses themes of women's invisibility and objectification during wartime.
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