All do not please: "Oscar" accused of ignoring women directors

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It would seem, after the "black panther" nomination in the "Best Film" category, the public was obliged to be satisfied, but it was not there. Foreign media remembered that in the entire history of Oscar, only five women were nominated for the title of "Best Director", and only one, Catherine Bigelou, in 2009 became the owner of the Golden Figurines. And this is not to mention the fact that dark-skinned women directories never became contenders for Oscar. Film academics, according to the statement of journalists, did not do anything to change such an unfair position of things. But they were from whom to choose, to take at least Lynn Ramzi with "You never had here" and "Do not leave tracks" from the crank debra.

"Women who remove low-budget, chamber films always have difficult. Here we are not about the quality of work, but about the money necessary to launch a campaign for promotion. The name of Greta Gervig, nominated last year (for "Lady Berd"), was everywhere. It was money, history and connections - all that helps to get to the finish, "commented the situation of Melissa Silverstain, the founder of the portal Women and Hollywood. And although it is tuned for the best, solid changes, according to the journalist, you will have to wait long.

Or not. Perhaps next year, among the applicants for Oscar-2020, the audience will see many strong and independent nominees. In the end, in March, "Captain Marvel" - now, after the Black Panther, this superhero blockbuster MARVEL can also be aimed at Oscar.

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