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: For the first time, mainstream cinema is beginning to address once-ignored topics like menopause , though researchers from the Geena Davis Institute note that authentic representation still has a long way to go.
The narrative for mature women in cinema is shifting from historical invisibility to a recent "wave" of visibility, though deep-seated ageism remains a hurdle . While women over 40 and 50 are increasingly sweeping awards and leading high-profile series, statistics still show they represent a small fraction of on-screen roles compared to their male counterparts. The Representation Gap by the Numbers