Maggie Gyllenhaal says film industry has a ‘systemic problem’ with sexism

‘Who decides what’s good? Who decides what is valuable?’ … Venice jury president Maggie Gyllenhaal. Photograph: Fabio Frustaci/EPA

Maggie Gyllenhaal said there is a “systemic problem” that explains why only two female directors are in the running for the Golden Lion at the Venice film festival this year.

“It’s harder for women to get films financed,” said the actor-director, who is heading up the jury of the world’s oldest cinema showcase this year.