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entertainmentcrime1 year ago

"New Sexual Assault Complaint Against French Actor Gérard Depardieu"

French actor Gérard Depardieu faces another sexual assault complaint from a movie decorator, adding to a series of allegations against him. This comes amid calls for the French film industry to address sexual violence and abuse, with actor Judith Godrèche condemning the industry's silence. Depardieu, who denies all accusations, has been accused by more than a dozen women. Despite initial support from French government officials, including President Emmanuel Macron, there is now a call for profound soul-searching within French cinema regarding sexual violence.

via The Associated Press|
#entertainmentcrime#france#frenchcinema
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.

via Euronews|
#cesarawards#entertainment#frenchcinema
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.

via The Associated Press|
#cesarawards#entertainment#filmdirectors
entertainment2 years ago

Gérard Depardieu faces sexual misconduct allegations.

French actor Gérard Depardieu has been accused of sexual misconduct by 13 women from 2004 to 2022, according to a report by French investigative outlet Médiapart. The allegations include nonconsensual touching and groping, sexual comments, and “persistent groaning noises”. Depardieu is currently facing rape charges brought by French actor Charlotte Arnould in 2018. This is not the first time Depardieu has been at the center of a sexual misconduct controversy, having previously made controversial comments about rape in a 1978 interview.

via The A.V. Club|
#entertainment#frenchcinema#metoo