Coralie Fargeat withdraws 'The Substance' from Camerimage over director's comments on female cinematographers

Coralie Fargeat has withdrawn her film "The Substance" from the Camerimage Film Festival due to comments made by festival director Marek Żydowicz about female cinematographers. Fargeat criticized his remarks as misogynistic and offensive. Steve McQueen also decided not to attend the festival after reading Żydowicz's op-ed. He expressed that he found the comments deeply offensive, despite Żydowicz's apology. In response, Żydowicz expressed sadness over McQueen's withdrawal and invited open discussions on inclusivity. Cate Blanchett will continue as jury head, emphasizing the importance of gender representation in the industry.