🔗 Share this article The actress and director Expresses Fury Over Hollywood's Regression for Women Stewart made these remarks at a luncheon hosted by the organization behind the Oscars The renowned actress and filmmaker has stated she is “so angry” that progress for female directors in the film industry have gone backwards after a brief period of positive change post the MeToo movement. The Twilight star, who helmed the upcoming film The Chronology of Water, gave an emotional speech at a female-focused event in LA hosted by the Academy behind the awards. “The regression from a short period of progress is alarming by the numbers,” she told the audience. “Such a pitiful number of films from the previous year have been made by women.” A yearly study that tracks the presence of female filmmakers stated that eleven of the top 100 films of last year were helmed by female directors, down from sixteen in the year 2020. ‘Male-Dominated Industry Model’ During her speech, Stewart said: “After the MeToo movement, it appeared likely that narratives created by and for females were at last receiving recognition. That we could be permitted or even supported to share our views and our common stories, every aspect of our lives without filter. “However, I can confirm to the intense struggle that it requires at each stage when the content is too grim, too taboo, when the honesty with which it presents insights about situations commonly faced by females, frequently provokes disgust and rejection.” She continued: “We can discuss pay disparities and menstrual product taxes and measure [inequality] in lots of quantifiable ways. But the violence of silencing, it’s like we’re not even supposed to be angry. But I could devour this stand with a fork and [expletive] knife. I’m furious.” Attendees hearing Stewart’s speech featured a number of well-known female stars. Stewart received several rounds of applause during the duration of her seven-minute speech. “I am thankful to you,” she stated. “I am not grateful a boys’ club business model that claims to desire to associate with us while siphoning our resources and belittling our true perspectives. We must avoid being used as tokens. Let’s start printing our own currency.” Upcoming projects from several female directors are among those for the next Academy Awards, but the best director category is once again expected to be dominated by men.