Older women are "overdue for centre stage" on screen, British actor Emma Thompson says, as research suggests more of the top films in recent years featured a lead actor named Chris than a female protagonist over 60.
Oscar-winning actor Thompson, 67, said older women are compelling, relatable and interesting, and should be at the heart of more films.
"Women are half the population and we get older. So, where are the stories about us?" she said.
"The older we get, the more interesting we are.
"I want to see more films centre ageing women; we are compelling, relatable and overdue for centre stage.
"Older women don't need permission to exist on screen. They already exist in the world, cinema just needs to catch up."
