Amongst the highly accomplished directors in the past year, the film "Barbie" captured our attention, with Greta Gerwig shining as its creative force. Renowned for her work in "Little Women" and "Lady Bird," Gerwig made history as the first female American director to be selected as the president of the Cannes Film Festival jury this year. She stated- “ I’ve been making movies for almost 20 years” / “ Every year I cheer because there are more women directors. We’re not done yet, but we are certainly moving in the right direction. “ While I concur that we are making progress in the correct path, it is crucial to acknowledge the existence of misogyny as a significant factor that cannot be overlooked.

The event glimmered with the abundant presence of women gracing the red carpet alongside the stars. However, controversy and notable snubs were glaringly evident, casting a shadow over the overall atmosphere of the evening. In all honesty, there have been significant and longstanding challenges within the prominent film industry in France that have, for a considerable period, remained concealed from the public eye. The Actor-director Judith Godrèche has emerged as one of the most outspoken voices of the French #MeToo movement, Judith and her crew of her short film “Moi Aussi” made a powerful statement as they stood on the steps of the red carpet, all of them covering their mouths. This symbolic gesture was a poignant representation of the silencing experienced by survivors of sexual abuse.