Cannes 2026 poster criticized for gender disparity
The Cannes Film Festival's choice of a still from 'Thelma & Louise' for its 2026 promotional campaign has drawn criticism from the feminist collective 50/50, which highlights the persistently low number of female directors in the official selection.
Key facts
- Cannes Film Festival used a still from 'Thelma & Louise' for its 2026 communication.
- The feminist collective 50/50 criticized the choice.
- 50/50 points out the low number of female directors in the official selection.
- The festival is scheduled for 2026.
Entities
Institutions
- Cannes Film Festival
- 50/50
Locations
- Cannes
- France