CLEAN : Cannes: Coppola Kidman put women at the heart of The Beguiled

The transcript discusses a film project led by director Sofia Coppola, focusing on a narrative shift from a male to a female perspective. It highlights the challenges women face in the film industry, citing statistics on female directors. The speaker shares their creative experience and admiration for Coppola's elegance and intelligence, emphasizing the importance of supporting female directors.

What is the unique perspective the speaker wanted to explore in the story?

• The perspective of the school principal

• The perspective of the Civil War generals

• The perspective of the enemy soldier

• The perspective of the women characters

What percentage of major motion pictures were directed by women in 2016?

• 7%

• 15%

• 4.2%

• 10%

How many women directed episodic television series out of 4000 in 2016?

• 500

• 250

• 183

• 1000

How does the speaker describe director Sofia?

• Elegant and creative

• Strict and unyielding

• Aggressive and demanding

• Inexperienced and timid

What motivates the speaker to work with Sofia?

• The theme of the movie

• The location of the shoot

• The opportunity to work with an elegant director

• The financial benefits