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“I simply can't understand the stereotyping women as film makers who make soppy family dramas. Look at Katherine Bigelow: she has directed Point Break and Strange Days. I hate labels of any kind. Just because you are a woman you can't do this or that? Twenty years ago women entering the work force was enough of a shock. People just like the predictable; they feel safe with it. You know, it's such a bore”

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Deepa Mehta

Deepa Mehta is a renowned Indian-Canadian film director celebrated for her trailblazing work in South Asian cinema. Born on January 1, 1950, she has directed a series of films that have garnered international acclaim. Her films frequently delve into intricate social and political themes, earning her a reputation for her storytelling that resonates with audiences globally. more

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“It is hard directing. The hours are terrible and you have to sort of suspend your life when you're in production. So, being a mother is very hard. I can absolutely see why there are so few women directing, because it's physically a very demanding thing to do. Fathers can only do it because they have wives at home doing all the other stuff. I can only do it because I have a husband that helps with the kids at home”