Cannes 2022: Five women directors compete for Palme d’Or prize

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As the stars continue to line up at the Cannes Film Festival, many are focused on the top prize, the Palme d’Or.

Despite a promise four years ago that the festival would work towards greater gender parity, only 5 of the 21 films competing for the prize are directed by women.

Al Jazeera’s @Charlie Angela reports from Cannes, France.

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Al Jazeera English YouTube Channel

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