The Unavoidable Politics of Cinema Maggie Gyllenhaal's remarks on the unavoidable politics of film have sparked a necessary conversation at this year's Venice Film Festival.
As jury president, she has brought attention to the systemic issues that affect female directors and filmmakers, as well as the growing expectation for artists to address global conflicts.
Gyllenhaal observes that "film allows an opening into an opportunity to find empathy inside of ourselves," a crucial reminder that cinema has always been a reflection of its time.