71st annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 19, 2018 in Cannes, France. Source: (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images) (Pascal Le Segretain
Gender and racial inequality took centre stage at the 71st Cannes Film Festival, which also celebrated artistic freedom. Cinema’s most prestigious festival navigated its first year since sexual harassments allegations shocked the global movie industry and led to the creation of the "Me Too" movement. The event also showcased diversity in the industry, which has previously been under-represented.
Gender and racial inequality took centre stage at the 71st Cannes Film Festival, which also celebrated artistic freedom. Cinema’s most prestigious festival navigated its first year since sexual harassments allegations shocked the global movie industry and led to the creation of the "Me Too" movement. The event also showcased diversity in the industry, which has previously been under-represented.
