British Oscar nomineeLesley Manvillehas criticized on-screen violence, particularly against women.
Manville, who has a lead role inAmazon Primespy thrillerCitadel, told the UKsGuardiannewspaper: I cant watch violence.
I dont watch any.
Oscar-nominated Lesley ManvilleElisabetta A. Villa/Getty Images
I get offended by it, she added.
I really think its bad news.
People talk aboutGame of Thrones.Ive never been able to watch it.
Also, its pretty violent towards women.
I really dont want to see that.
Im a woman, for a start.
Being a woman is a political position.
you better understand whats going on, the risks, what youre up against.
Well, hang on.
It was not a trade-off.
you’re gonna wanna keep fighting.
Its been a slow battle over hundreds of years for women to get where they are today.
Its unbelievable how far we still have to go.
