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'Dune' puts importance on women representation

How important is women representation in cinema today? For the filmmakers of 'Dune,' it is of utmost significance. So much so that the filmmakers decided to switch the gender of an important character into female, while remaining respectful and true to Frank Herbert's book from which the film was based.

Directed by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Denis Villenueve, 'Dune' tells the story of Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, who must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure the future of his family and his people.