Ava DuVernay and Cate Blanchett
Ava Duvernay, a jury member, and jury president Cate Blanchett walked the red carpet as part of 82 film industry professionals to represent, what they describe as pervasive gender inequality at the festival.
Cate Blanchett
The Oscar winner appears on the red carpet before the Girls of the Sun premiere during the night of protest.
Women's March
Sofia Boutella, Salma Hayek, Patty Jenkins and more pose on the red carpet in protest of the lack of female filmmakers honored throughout the history of the festival at the screening of Girls Of The Sun.
Kirsten Stewart and Lea Seydoux
The American star and the French actress walk arm-in-arm on the red carpet in protest of the lack of female filmmakers honored throughout the history of the festival.
Marion Cotillard and More
The French actress walks the red carpet in protest of the lack of female filmmakers honored throughout the history of the festival at the screening of Girls Of The Sun during the 71st annual Cannes Film Festival at the Palais des Festivals on May 12, 2018 in Cannes, France.
Patty Jenkins, Salma Hayek and Sofia Boutella
The trio of women take to the red carpet holding hands.
Helen Mirren
Helen Mirren attends the screening of Girls Of The Sun during the 71st annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 12, 2018 in Cannes, France.
Kendall Jenner
Supermodel goes for a sheer dress for the Girls Of The Sun premiere.
Amber Heard
The actress makes an appearance at the Girls Of The Sun premiere.