Things have improved at Cannes since 2012, when there were zero women in the main competition, but it has been painstaking progress
A record seven women directors are competing for the Palme d'Or at this year's Cannes Film Festival — a third of the total — but activists say deep-rooted obstacles remain for women and minorities. Things have improved at Cannes since 2012, when there were zero women in the main competition, but it has been painstaking progress.