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Gerwig replied diplomatically and carefully throughout the press conference.
I think its only moving everything in the correct direction to keep those lines of communication open.
Its much more widespread and were really here to focus on the films.
Every actor and filmmaker up here has brought that to bear on the movies they make.
So I think it certainly is important to consider it.
And the very nature of Cannes does consider it.
I cant speak to the way the timelines work with movements like this, said Gerwig.
But I can say its evolving all the time.
Its not something that is a destination we all reach together.
Its something we keep discussing and figuring out how we want our industry and cinema to be.
And now its being built into films.
I think of it the exact same way as I think of a stunt or fight coordinator.
You dont just see what happens.
That would be terrifying.
But its certainly moving in the right direction.
Every year I cheer when there are more and more women being represented.
Im hopeful that its just continuing.
This is why I wanted to be an actor.
This is why I decided I could be here without feeling guilty as a human being.
But I am quite sure that at this table are people who share my same feelings.
