Women in Filmmaking: Alice Guy-Blaché

Alice Guy-Blaché is widely recognized as the first female filmmaker in the world. Born in Paris, France in 1873, Guy-Blaché began her career in the film industry in 1894 when she was hired by the Gaumont Film Company to assist in the production of their films. She quickly rose through the ranks and eventually became the head of production, directing her first film, "La Fée aux Choux" (The Cabbage Fairy) in 1896.

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