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Coverage dated April 12, 2023

Cannes set for women director record, A-list lineup

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A record six women directors will compete for the Palme d'Or at Cannes in May, organisers announced Thursday, with the film festival promising a who's who

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  1. Digital Journal

    Cannes set for women director record, A-list lineup (opens Digital Journal)

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    A record six women directors will compete for the Palme d'Or at Cannes in May, organisers announced Thursday, with the film festival promising a who's who

  2. Deadline

    Cannes Film Festival: Record Number Of Female Filmmakers To Play In Competition (opens Deadline)

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    The Cannes Film Festival revealed the lineup for its 76th edition Thursday morning, and the Official Selection featured a record number of films directed by women filmmakers set to play in Competit…

  3. The Hollywood Reporter

    Cannes Breaks Its (Not Great) Record for Female Directors (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    Six women — including established names, festival returnees and one debut filmmaker — will compete for the Palme d'Or.

  4. CBS News

    6 female directors to compete for the Palme d'Or at 2023 Cannes Film Festival (opens CBS News)

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    New films by Wes Anderson, Wim Wenders and Ken Loach are also in the lineup for the 76th Cannes Film Festival.

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