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Steve McQueen Drops Out Of ‘Blitz’ Camerimage Screening Over Festival Director’s Controversial Op-Ed About Women Cinematographers

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Acclaimed director Steve McQueen backs out of Camerimage Film Festival screening over festival head's controversial op-ed on women cinematographers.
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  • McQueen's decision follows an op-ed by Camerimage founder Marek Żydowicz that sparked backlash for its stance on female cinematographers in the industry.
  • The pullout is a high-profile rebuke, signaling McQueen's stance on the issue and potentially putting pressure on the festival to address the controversy.
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Steve McQueen, Camerimage Film Festival, Blitz
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