For decades, the entertainment industry operated under an unspoken "expiration date" for female talent. Once an actress hit 40, she often transitioned from the leading lady to the "sad mom" or disappeared entirely. However, the landscape is shifting. Today, mature women are not just staying in the frame; they are redefining it through complex, leading roles that resonate with a global audience. The Statistical Reality: Progress Amidst Persistence
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The problem is not universal. French cinema exhibits radically different patterns:
