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Cannes Film Festival Stops Women Not Wearing High Heels From Walking The Red Carpet

MEDIA Posted: May 19, 2015 12:39 pm

A number of women in their 50s, some reportedly with medical conditions, were denied access to the showing of Todd Haynes’ entry Carol on Sunday night, according to Screen magazine.

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MEDIA Published: 05.19.15

Read the story in The Independent (UK) Published: 05.19.15

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