Cannes Film Festival 2018: Cate Blanchett, Michael B Jordan and Marion Cotillard make appearances on Day 6

Eighty-two women climbed the steps of the Palais des Festivals at Cannes in an unprecedented red carpet protest to press for improved gender equality.

Eighty two film industry professionals stand on the steps of the Palais des Festivals to represent, what they describe as pervasive gender inequality in the film industry. AP

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Jury president Cate Blanchett arrives at the premiere of the film Girls of The Sun. AP

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Michael Shannon, Sofia Boutella, director Ramin Bahrani and Michael B Jordan at the premiere of the film Fahrenheit 451. AP

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Kendall Jenner at the premiere of the film Girls of The Sun. AP

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Marion Cotillard at the premiere of the film 3 Faces. AP

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Marziyeh Rezaei at the premiere of the film 3 Faces. AP

Cannes Film Festival 2018: Cate Blanchett, Michael B Jordan and Marion Cotillard make appearances on Day 6

Eighty-two women climbed the steps of the Palais des Festivals at Cannes in an unprecedented red carpet protest to press for improved gender equality.

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