Emma Thompson: “Women have been brainwashed into hating our bodies”

Emma Thompson has questioned the pressure that exists on women and their bodies. He did so during a press conference at the Berlin International Film Festival in which he presented his new film, ‘Good luck to you, Leo Grande’. A play in which she plays a 55-year-old woman who hires the services of a sex worker to experience satisfying sex for the first time.

In this film, the British interpreter had to record a nude scene in front of a mirror. Something that was quite a challenge for her because, as she explained at the press conference, she cannot stand “in front of a mirror” and remain “still”.

And it is that, he criticized during his speech, that “everything that surrounds us” (women) “reminds us how imperfect we are.” “Everything is wrong with us. Everything is wrong and you have to show yourself in a certain way“, he has questioned. For this reason, he has called to stand in front of a mirror, take off his clothes and accept himself without passing any judgment.

“Women have been brainwashed into hating our bodies for life. It is a fact“, He highlighted. Some words that have been applauded by those present in the room. “Try to stand in front of the mirror. Look at you and don’t move. Accept it and don’t judge yourself. It’s the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do,” he said.