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entertainment1 year ago•3 min saved

Adèle Haenel's Landmark #MeToo Trial Against Director Ruggia Begins

French actor Adèle Haenel confronted director Christophe Ruggia during his trial for allegedly sexually assaulting her as a child, shouting at him to "shut up" before leaving the courtroom. Ruggia, who denies the allegations, faces a potential two-year house arrest. Haenel, who quit the French film industry citing its complacency towards sexual predators, has accused Ruggia of molesting her during the filming of "Les Diables" when she was 12. The trial highlights ongoing issues of sexual misconduct in the French film industry.

via BBC.com|

#adele-haenel #christophe-ruggia #entertainment

entertainment2 years ago•3 min saved

Cannes Film Fest Chief Addresses Controversies Surrounding Johnny Depp and Sexual Assault Perpetrators.

The head of the Cannes Film Festival, Thierry Fremaux, defended the inclusion of Johnny Depp's comeback movie in this year's festival and dismissed criticism from French actress Adèle Haenel. Fremaux insisted he didn't know about Depp's defamation trial and only cared about him as an actor. Haenel recently wrote an open letter calling out the industry's continued support of several prominent figures who've faced accusations of sexual assault, abuse, and/or rape. Fremaux fired back, calling Haenel's comments "radical" and "false."

via Rolling Stone|

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film-festival2 years ago•2 min saved

Cannes Director Addresses Sexual Abuse Controversies and Johnny Depp Backlash

Cannes Film Festival head Thierry Frémaux has dismissed Adèle Haenel's criticism that Cannes is part of a French eco-system that turns a blind eye to sexual violence, calling it "false." He also responded to questions about the controversial choice of Johnny Depp-starrer Jeanne du Barry as the opening film, saying he was interested in Depp as an actor and believed in the freedom to think, speak and act.

via Deadline|

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film-festivals2 years ago•2 min saved

Cannes Boss Defends Festival Amid Johnny Depp Backlash.

Cannes Film Festival's chief Thierry Fremaux dismissed recent criticism from actor Adele Haenel that the festival celebrates rapists, calling her comments "false." He also addressed controversy over the inclusion of Johnny Depp in the opening night film, saying he believes in freedom of speech and acting within a legal framework. Ruben Östlund, Palme d'Or-winning director of "Triangle of Sadness" and "The Square," was announced as the head of the 2023 jury, reflecting the festival's ambition to try new things.

via Variety|

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