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: Films with female leads or female directors often receive significantly lower budgets—sometimes only 66% to 86% of those led by men. 4. Positive Shifts and New Opportunities Germany) in 2019
: Actresses often face a "career limit" around age 35–40, while male actors continue to land leading roles well into their senior years.