I applaud Women in Film - not only for celebrating the successes of women, but for providing a safety network to mentor women and to discuss the particular issues that arise in a very male-dominated industry.
Cate BlanchettRead
Those of us in the industry who are still foolishly clinging to the idea that female films with women at the center are niche experiences - they are not. Audiences want to see them and, in fact, they earn money. The world is round, people.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes that films centered around women are mainstream and profitable, challenging the misconception that they are niche.
Cate Blanchett's quote addresses the outdated stereotype that films featuring women as leads are somehow less mainstream or profitable. She argues that the assumption is a misconception and highlights that audiences are eager to engage with stories centered on women. By stating 'the world is round,' she alludes to the idea that perspectives are often limited, and it is time to embrace diverse narratives that resonate widely with viewers.
Themes
Female RepresentationFilmsAudienceNarrativesWomen
In practice
Example use cases
During a panel discussion on diversity in the film industry, this quote can be used to advocate for more female-led projects.
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All quotes →I have a very healthy relationship to my work, and I find that if a scene is working, no matter how intense it is, you have the catharsis on screen, and you can let it go. I think it's, if at the end of the day you feel like you haven't cracked it, that's when you go home and it's more difficult to switch off.
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I love theatre - it's where I started - and I've directed a play myself. I'm not sure if I want to direct a film, but certainly, as an actress, I'm always thinking, 'Surely this must be my last film.'
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I'm not particularly needy, and I'm not particularly anxious. I don't look for a director to tell me I'm doing a good job or that I'm great. I don't need to be stroked. It's more my own yardstick.
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I think the only thing I knew for sure is that I wanted to, whatever I did, I wanted to travel with my work, an adventurous spirit.
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People had always vaguely mentioned that when you have children, how part of your life would stop. But they don't say that some other extraordinary part of your life opens up.
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