Kate Blanchett told about feminism and her attitude to Harvey Weinstein

Shining and refined Kate Blanchett infrequently pampers journalists with her attention. But recently the Australian actress, laureate of two Oscars, three Golden Globe Awards and three BAFTAs, gave a rather frank interview in which she shared her thoughts on infringement of women's rights and freedoms, told about her upcoming participation in the jury of the Cannes Festival as its head and about her hostility to Harvey Weinstein:

"I like to communicate with those who are better than me and more interesting, with people engaged in something very important and necessary, even if our opinions differ on many issues. I'm open to everything new, I like to discover in myself and for myself new opportunities and perspectives. I am inspired by stories about the lives of strong people, exhibitions of paintings, books. Being recently in Atlanta, I met a doctor, from whom I learned the terrible facts about the sale of children. In Atlanta, there is an international airport and this contributes to the expansion of these terrible crimes. If once I hear something, it will not let me go. "

"Learning to be fearless"

The 48-year-old actress is convinced that in the near future the situation around the problems of gender inequality will improve and there are already significant changes already today:

"The ice has moved and now we are open for new achievements. It is time for new opportunities for all women, men, for members of sexual minorities. The main thing is to learn how to be fearless. "

The success of such films as "Arrival", "Gravitation", "Jasmine", "Wonder Woman" and many others with the main characters - women, according to Blanchett, gives hope that now Hollywood will be more often to shoot and fund the paintings, where the main role is assigned to the fair sex:

"We must admit that Hollywood still lives in stereotypes and is still rather conservative. But it is worth noting that women are increasingly achieving creative success and collecting cash at the box office. Today provides many opportunities and platforms for creating the latest movies. Hollywood just need to pick up the wave and keep up, otherwise it will only need dust that nobody needs. Yes, I'm a feminist. But this is just a desire to recognize equal rights. This does not mean that we are trying to erect a matriarchy, but, given our centuries-old work under the patriarchal dome, I do not mind getting a little matriarchal freedom. "

Kate Blanchett actively supports women who have been sexually harassed, and says she herself has repeatedly faced this problem. The actress added that it affected virtually all of her familiar women. Harvey Weinstein was also mentioned in the conversation. Blanchett said that the producer and she repeatedly hinted at a sexual relationship and that she frankly despises him:

"Weinstein said more than once that we are not just friends. I would never agree to one of his proposals. I want him and all others like him to be punished and that this legal precedent will be established. "

"I do not feel happy"

Kate also spoke about her participation in the jury at the 71st Cannes Film Festival:

"For me it's very serious. It is not easy to judge the work of one's colleagues, it is a great responsibility. Receiving the prize of the Cannes Film Festival is an important international start of any picture. Nine members of the jury discuss the participants, try to identify the best works and find the golden mean. Honestly, this is not an easy task. I look forward to the discussion. The Cannes Film Festival is of a multicultural nature, my task is to see everything and be able to properly assess. "
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The actress admitted that she is very inquisitive, however, she likes to listen more. But when it comes to speaking, it is straightforward and can not hide its thoughts:

"I never feel that I'm happy and I think it's not bad. I look with hope to the future, I move forward and analyze my actions. And, I want to admit that due to my shortcomings I gained more experience than I knew with my success. "