In Toronto, Directing Is Clearly Women’s Work

Written by Ming Gu
COURTESY OF NY TIMES


It is definitely a piece of heart-warming news for the female directors in the North America, which is mostly occupied by male. According to this NYT article, "the number of directors at American Studios remains well over 90 percent male," well, how sad.

Historically, only 3 women have won the distinction of best-director Oscar nomination (Sofia Coppola, "Lost in Translation"; Lina Wetmuller, "Seven Beauties"; and Jane Campion, "The Piano"). But none of them won the directing Oscar. -insert another super sad face-

But it seems that in the 34th Toronto International Film Festival, opened just this Thursday, women directors began to take the lead. Noteworthy films include "Jennifer's Body," directed by Karyn Kusama ("Girlfight") from a script by Ms. Cody ("Juno"). "Bright Star," by Jane Campion. "An Education", by Lone Scherfig, a Danish director. "The Vintner's Luck", by Niki Caro ("Whale Rider").

And much more.

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Picture: Carey Mulligan in "An Education," by Lone Scherfig