Maggie Gyllenhaal says film industry has a 'systemic problem' with sexism

Movies & Series · 2026-09-02T14:26:32.000Z

Speaking at the opening of the Venice film festival, the actor-director addressed why the jury of which she is chair will only be shown two films made by female film-makers

Speaking at the opening of the Venice film festival, the actor-director addressed why the jury of which she is chair will only be shown two films made by female film-makers Source: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/sep/02/maggie-gyllenhaal-says-film-industry-has-a-systemic-problem-with-sexism