“I'm very sensitive about the fact that there's not a lot of good work for women in cinema that also deals with strong characters. But 'strong character' doesn't mean 'masculine character' - but something that finds the strength in femininity and the beauty in femininity. And something that says you can find femininity in men in some way.”

Canadian film director and screenwriter

Denis Villeneuve is a Canadian film director and screenwriter. He has won seven Canadian Screen Awards and has received nominations for four Academy Awards, five BAFTA Awards, and two Golden Globe Awards. His films have grossed more than $1.8 billion worldwide. He is known for work that has drawn major industry recognition and broad commercial success, placing him among the most visible Canadian filmmakers of his generation.