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Zoë Kravitz Defends Admiring Films by Controversial Directors

The 'Blink Twice' director discusses separating art from the artist, citing Roman Polanski's work as an example.

  • Zoë Kravitz argues that it's possible to appreciate films by controversial directors without condoning their actions.
  • She specifically mentions Roman Polanski's 'Rosemary's Baby' and 'The Tenant' as some of her favorite films.
  • Kravitz acknowledges the controversy but maintains that personal lives should not impact the appreciation of art.
  • Her directorial debut, 'Blink Twice,' faced its own backlash over its original title, 'Pussy Island.'
  • Kravitz aimed to reclaim the word but changed the title after negative feedback, particularly from women.
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