Venice Film Festival awards Golden Lion to May el-Toukhy for Woman Unknown
The Venice Film Festival awarded the Golden Lion to Danish-Egyptian director May el-Toukhy for her film Woman Unknown. The festival previously faced criticism for a lack of female filmmakers in its lineup. This selection marks a shift after the event was pilloried for sexism issues.
The Venice Film Festival awarded the Golden Lion to Danish-Egyptian director May el-Toukhy for her film Woman Unknown. The festival previously faced criticism for a lack of female filmmakers in its lineup. This selection marks a shift after the event was pilloried for sexism issues.
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