"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.
