Cannes 2023: Cate Blanchett shows solidarity for Iran, walks barefoot

Cate Blanchett arrives for the screening of ‘The New Boy’ at the Cannes Film Festival. , photo credit: AFP

Women are required to wear heels on the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival as the shoes have become a political symbol on the French Riviera. actors in this Cate Blanchett Made a strong statement by going barefoot to show her support for the women of Iran.

At a celebration party hosted by the media outlet Diversity and the Golden Globes, Blanchett came on stage barefoot. elizabeth And the Aviator actor presenting sacred spider Star Zahra Amir Ebrahimi, who won a breakthrough artist award, held up the trophy and said, “This is for stabbing all those who stand in the way of women’s rights. Vijayjay up!”

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An emotional Ebrahimi spoke about her country, which is “killing innocent people”, saying, “I always thought that being an actress was a contradiction: serving my own feelings and a flag.” Or to be a mirror or a light. This award celebrates the paradox.