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entertainment1 year ago

"French Film Industry Confronts Sexual Abuse Amid Cesar Awards Triumphs"

French actor Judith Godrèche called on the film industry to confront sexual violence and abuse during the Cesar Awards, accusing directors Benoît Jacquot and Jacques Doillon of rape and abuse. Her emotional speech received a standing ovation, sparking a conversation about sexual misconduct in French cinema. Godrèche's accusations have prompted other women to speak out, and the industry is facing scrutiny following previous allegations against figures like Gérard Depardieu and Roman Polanski.

entertainment1 year ago

"French Actresses Speak Out Against Abuse in #MeToo Reckoning"

French actors are speaking out about alleged sexual and physical abuse by directors when they were teenagers, shedding light on the dark side of the French film industry. Actress Judith Godrèche is set to address sexual violence at the Cesar Awards, accusing directors Benoît Jacquot and Jacques Doillon of rape and abuse when she was a teenager. Other women have also come forward with similar allegations, sparking a new #MeToo movement in French cinema. This comes as the industry prepares for the Oscars and grapples with previous accusations against figures like Gérard Depardieu and Roman Polanski.