French actor Gerard Depardieu is under scrutiny over sexual remarks and gestures in new documentary
1 year ago

French actor Gerard Depardieu is under scrutiny over sexual remarks and gestures in new documentary

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy French actor Gerard Depardieu’s behavior toward women came under renewed scrutiny in France after a documentary showed him repeatedly making obscene remarks and gestures during a 2018 trip to North Korea. The documentary also features French comedian Helene Darras, who accused Depardieu of touching her bottom when she was a young extra for the 2008 film “Disco.” The Paris prosecutor's office said Thursday that Darras filed a complaint against Depardieu in September for alleged sexual assault. Film director Fabien Onteniente, who worked with Depardieu on “Disco,” said in a Friday interview with French broadcaster France Info that he didn’t witness any misconduct by the actor at the time. “We can say that the French cinema world didn’t ignore the problematic behavior of Gerard Depardieu,” he said, adding that the actor's “status” as a world-famous star had once protected him.

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Renowned French Actor Speaks Out on Sexual Assault Case, Calling for Change
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Renowned French Actor Speaks Out on Sexual Assault Case, Calling for Change

Associated Press  

Renowned French actor Anouk Grinberg speaks out about the slow path toward awareness of sex abuse in France, especially in the film industry, after years of silence. She joins other French actors who decided to shine a light on the repulsive underside of the country's industry. Grinberg says she witnessed the violence without any reaction from the industry, but that …

Renowned French actor says Depardieu's sex assault case underlines a need for change
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Renowned French actor says Depardieu's sex assault case underlines a need for change

The Independent  

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Accused Actor Gérard Depardieu Set to Appear in Paris Court Over Sexual Assault Charges
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Accused Actor Gérard Depardieu Set to Appear in Paris Court Over Sexual Assault Charges

The Hindu  

French actor Gérard Depardieu is expected to appear before a criminal court in Paris on Monday over the alleged sexual assaults of two women on a film set in 2021. The victims reported that Depardieu trapped them between his legs and groped their buttocks, genitals, chest and breasts over their clothes. The trial comes as France continues to reckon with …

Accused Actor Gérard Depardieu Set to Appear in Paris Court Over Sexual Assault Charges
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Accused Actor Gérard Depardieu Set to Appear in Paris Court Over Sexual Assault Charges

Associated Press  

French actor Gérard Depardieu is expected to appear before a criminal court in Paris on sexual assault charges. The 75-year-old actor is accused of using violence, coercion, surprise or threat in the alleged assault, which took place on the set of 'Les Volets verts'. The trial comes as France continues to reckon with sexual violence in the wake of the …

Léa Seydoux criticizes French President’s support for Gérard Depardieu: “A bad image for France”
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Léa Seydoux criticizes French President’s support for Gérard Depardieu: “A bad image for France”

The Hindu  

French actress Léa Seydoux has expressed strong disapproval of French President Emmanuel Macron’s recent comments praising Gérard Depardieu. Macron’s remarks, which called Depardieu a source of national pride, were made despite the actor facing impending criminal charges for sexual assault. Macron’s comments have sparked controversy and align with the broader perception that France lags behind in addressing issues highlighted by …

Lea Seydoux hits out at Macron’s ‘crazy’ remarks about Gerard Depardieu
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Lea Seydoux hits out at Macron’s ‘crazy’ remarks about Gerard Depardieu

The Independent  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Lea Seydoux has called out French president …

French actor Gerard Depardieu accused of attacking celebrity photographer in Rome
7 months ago

French actor Gerard Depardieu accused of attacking celebrity photographer in Rome

New Indian Express  

French actor Gerard Depardieu has been accused of attacking celebrity photographer Rino Barillari outside Harry’s Bar on the famed Via Veneto in Rome, CNN reports. Depardieu was dining at an outdoor table with a female companion and two other people around 2 p.m. local time on Tuesday when Barillari – known as “the king” in Roman press circles – apparently …

Opinion: Why Gérard Depardieu hasn’t been ‘canceled’
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Opinion: Why Gérard Depardieu hasn’t been ‘canceled’

CNN  

Editor’s note: Caroline Séquin is an assistant professor of history at Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania, focusing on gender, race, sexuality and migration in modern France and the French Empire. That same month, dozens of France’s leading public figures published an open letter in Le Figaro expressing unconditional support for Depardieu and denouncing what they referred to as a public …

Actor Gérard Depardieu will be tried for alleged sexual assaults on a film set, prosecutors say
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Actor Gérard Depardieu will be tried for alleged sexual assaults on a film set, prosecutors say

The Hindu  

French actor Gérard Depardieu will face a criminal trial in October over the alleged sexual assaults in 2021 of two women on the set of a film, prosecutors announced Monday. A trial will start in October “for sexual assaults likely to have been committed in September 2021” against “two victims, on the set of the film The Green Shutters, ”the …

Actor Gérard Depardieu will be tried for alleged sexual assaults on a film set, prosecutors say
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Actor Gérard Depardieu will be tried for alleged sexual assaults on a film set, prosecutors say

Hindustan Times  

PARIS — French actor Gérard Depardieu will face a criminal trial in October over the alleged sexual assaults in 2021 of two women on the set of the film “The Green Shutters,” prosecutors announced Monday. PARIS — French police detained actor Gérard Depardieu for several hours Monday for what media reports said was questioning over accusations by two women that …

Gérard Depardieu: French actor to face trial over sexual assault allegations
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Gérard Depardieu: French actor to face trial over sexual assault allegations

CNN  

Paris CNN — French actor Gerard Depardieu will face trial in October over allegations of sexual assault, the Paris prosecutor’s office told CNN Monday. The actor is also being formally investigated on suspicion of rape and sexual assault allegedly committed in August 2018 against actress Charlotte Arnould, the prosecutor’s office said. Depardieu presented himself at a police station in Paris …

Gerard Depardieu to be tried in October over alleged sexual assaults
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Gerard Depardieu to be tried in October over alleged sexual assaults

Al Jazeera  

Paris public prosecutor says actor will be tried for alleged sexual assaults against two women during a 2021 film shoot. French actor Gerard Depardieu will be tried over sexual assault allegations, the Paris public prosecutor has said. A trial will start in October “for sexual assaults likely to have been committed in September 2021” against “two victims, on the set …

Gérard Depardieu will be tried for alleged sexual assaults, prosecutors say
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Gérard Depardieu will be tried for alleged sexual assaults, prosecutors say

LA Times  

In an open letter last October, French actor Gérard Depardieu said: “I have never, ever abused a woman.” French actor Gérard Depardieu will face a criminal trial in October over the alleged sexual assaults in 2021 of two women on the set of a film, prosecutors announced Monday. A trial will start in October “for sexual assaults likely to have …

French actor urges lawmakers to investigate sex crimes and sexism in the film industry
9 months, 3 weeks ago

French actor urges lawmakers to investigate sex crimes and sexism in the film industry

Associated Press  

PARIS — The woman leading a push for a reckoning about sexual abuse in France’s world-renowned cinema industry urged lawmakers Thursday to establish a commission to investigate sex crimes and sexism in the sector. With French film-making in the spotlight ahead of the Oscars next month, Judith Godrèche gave emotional testimony to a French Senate commission Thursday recalling her own …

Actor Gérard Depardieu faces another sexual assault complaint as #MeToo echoes through French cinema
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Actor Gérard Depardieu faces another sexual assault complaint as #MeToo echoes through French cinema

New Indian Express  

PARIS: French actor Gérard Depardieu faces another complaint of sexual assault, this time from a movie decorator who alleges he groped her during filming in 2021. In the complaint to the Paris prosecutor’s office, the 53-year-old decorator alleges that Depardieu grabbed her and kneaded her waist, stomach and breasts during filming for “Les Volets verts,” or “The Green Shutters,” lawyer …

Gérard Depardieu faces another sexual assault complaint amid call on French cinema to ‘face the truth’
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Gérard Depardieu faces another sexual assault complaint amid call on French cinema to ‘face the truth’

LA Times  

Gérard Depardieu, shown during a photo call for the film “Valley of Love” at Cannes in 2015, faces another allegation of sexual assault. French actor Gérard Depardieu faces another complaint of sexual assault, this time from a movie decorator who alleges he groped her during filming in 2021. The latest accusations came after French actor Judith Godrèche called on France’s …

Gérard Depardieu faces fresh sexual assault complaint over alleged groping
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Gérard Depardieu faces fresh sexual assault complaint over alleged groping

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The French actor Gérard Depardieu is facing another accusation of sexual …

Actor Gérard Depardieu faces another sexual assault complaint as #MeToo echoes through French cinema
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Actor Gérard Depardieu faces another sexual assault complaint as #MeToo echoes through French cinema

Associated Press  

PARIS — French actor Gérard Depardieu faces another complaint of sexual assault, this time from a movie decorator who alleges he groped her during filming in 2021. In the complaint to the Paris prosecutor’s office, the 53-year-old decorator alleges that Depardieu grabbed her and kneaded her waist, stomach and breasts during filming for “Les Volets verts,” or “The Green Shutters,” …

Actor Judith Godrèche calls on French film industry to face sexual abuse, during Cesar Awards
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Actor Judith Godrèche calls on French film industry to face sexual abuse, during Cesar Awards

The Hindu  

French actor Judith Godrèche called on France’s film industry to “face the truth” on sexual violence and physical abuse during a live broadcast Friday of the Cesar Awards ceremony, France’s version of the Oscars. Her speech comes as French cinema is expected to shine next month at the Oscars ceremony with Justine Triet 's courtroom drama “ Anatomy of a …

Actor calls on French film industry to face sexual abuse, during live Cesar Awards ceremony
10 months ago

Actor calls on French film industry to face sexual abuse, during live Cesar Awards ceremony

Associated Press  

PARIS — French actor Judith Godrèche called on France’s film industry to “face the truth” on sexual violence and physical abuse during a live broadcast Friday of the Cesar Awards ceremony, France’s version of the Oscars. Her speech comes as French cinema is expected to shine next month at the Oscars ceremony with Justine Triet ‘s courtroom drama “ Anatomy …

56 French stars defend actor Gerard Depardieu despite sexual misconduct allegations
11 months, 3 weeks ago

56 French stars defend actor Gerard Depardieu despite sexual misconduct allegations

The Hindu  

More than 50 French performers, writers and producers published an essay defending film star and national icon Gerard Depardieu amid growing scrutiny of his behaviour toward women during his five-decade career. A recent documentary outlined accusations of sexual misconduct by 16 women against Depardieu, and showed the actor making obscene remarks and gestures during a 2018 trip to North Korea. …

56 French stars defend actor Gerard Depardieu despite sexual misconduct allegations
11 months, 3 weeks ago

56 French stars defend actor Gerard Depardieu despite sexual misconduct allegations

Associated Press  

PARIS — More than 50 French performers, writers and producers published an essay Tuesday defending film star and national icon Gerard Depardieu amid growing scrutiny of his behavior toward women during his five-decade career. Depardieu denies wrongdoing, and called the essay ‘’beautiful.’’ Published Tuesday in the conservative-leaning Le Figaro, it was signed by figures including former first lady and singer …

France’s president is accused of siding with Depardieu as actor faces sexual misconduct allegations
1 year ago

France’s president is accused of siding with Depardieu as actor faces sexual misconduct allegations

Associated Press  

PARIS — Women’s rights activists criticized French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday for appearing to take sides with actor Gérard Depardieu by saying the film star who is facing sexual misconduct allegations “makes France proud.” Speaking on Wednesday night on TV channel France 5, Macron described himself as a “big admirer” of a “great actor.” Macron added: “He makes France …

Gérard Depardieu accused of rape by Spanish journalist
1 year ago

Gérard Depardieu accused of rape by Spanish journalist

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Ruth Baza, 51, filed the complaint with Spain’s national police last week for the alleged …

Amid accusations, French actor Gerard Depardieu’s figure is removed from a Paris wax museum
1 year ago

Amid accusations, French actor Gerard Depardieu’s figure is removed from a Paris wax museum

Associated Press  

PARIS — The wax figure of actor Gerard Depardieu has been removed from Paris’ most famous wax museum, following negative reactions from visitors over allegations about his conduct with women, the museum said Monday. The decision to remove the figure from the Grevin Museum, the so-called “Pantheon of wax celebrities,” followed a recent report on the actor on French television …

France to review actor Depardieu's Legion d'Honneur medal following allegations
1 year ago

France to review actor Depardieu's Legion d'Honneur medal following allegations

The Hindu  

French actor Gerard Depardieu's Legion d'Honneur medal is under review following a string of allegations about sexual aggression and a TV documentary in which he was heard making lewd comments about women. French Culture Minister Rima Abdul Malak said on France 5 television she had asked the "grande chancellerie" committee in charge of the Legion d'Honneur - France's highest decoration …

‘Suicide’ of Gérard Depardieu accuser sparks probe by French police
1 year ago

‘Suicide’ of Gérard Depardieu accuser sparks probe by French police

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy An investigation has been opened following the reported suicide of a …

Emmanuelle Debever, the French actor who accused Gerard Depardieu of sexual assault, has reportedly died by suicide aged 60
1 year ago

Emmanuelle Debever, the French actor who accused Gerard Depardieu of sexual assault, has reportedly died by suicide aged 60

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Me, not letting myself be made.” At the time, Depardieu strongly denied the allegations, telling …

An investigation opens into the death of a French actress who accused Depardieu of sexual misconduct
1 year ago

An investigation opens into the death of a French actress who accused Depardieu of sexual misconduct

Associated Press  

PARIS — An investigation was opened following the death last week of a French actress who was among those accusing movie star Gérard Depardieu of sexual misconduct, the Paris prosecutor’s office said Thursday. Actress Emmanuelle Debever published a post on Facebook in 2019 that Depardieu had groped her in 1982 while they were acting together for the film “Danton.” Debever’s …

French actor Gerard Depardieu is under scrutiny over sexual remarks and gestures in new documentary
1 year ago

French actor Gerard Depardieu is under scrutiny over sexual remarks and gestures in new documentary

Associated Press  

PARIS — French actor Gerard Depardieu’s behavior toward women came under renewed scrutiny in France after a documentary showed him repeatedly making obscene remarks and gestures during a 2018 trip to North Korea. The documentary also features French comedian Helene Darras, who accused Depardieu of touching her bottom when she was a young extra for the 2008 film “Disco.” The …

French investigative site claims Depardieu groped extras
1 year, 8 months ago

French investigative site claims Depardieu groped extras

Associated Press  

PARIS — A French investigative news website claims that actor Gérard Depardieu has been accused of harassing, groping or sexually assaulting 13 young women, mainly extras. In a Manhattan cabaret for the filming of the 2015 movie “Big House,” Depardieu allegedly tried to fondle three non-French extras. Another extra, identified as Hélène Darras, then 26, went to the police last …

Gérard Depardieu accused of sexually inappropriate behaviour by 13 women
1 year, 8 months ago

Gérard Depardieu accused of sexually inappropriate behaviour by 13 women

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Gérard Depardieu is facing fresh allegations of sexually inappropriate behaviour by …

French actor Gerard Depardieu charged with rape in revived case
3 years, 9 months ago

French actor Gerard Depardieu charged with rape in revived case

The Hindu  

The Paris prosecutor’s office said on Tuesday that French actor Gerard Depardieu was charged in December with rape and sexual assault after authorities revived a 2018 investigation that was initially dropped. French newspaper Le Parisien and broadcaster BFM TV said the woman alleged that Depardieu assaulted her on August 7 and August 13, 2018 at his home in Paris. The …

Veteran French actor Gerard Depardieu charged with rape, sexual assault in revived 2018 case
3 years, 9 months ago

Veteran French actor Gerard Depardieu charged with rape, sexual assault in revived 2018 case

Firstpost  

French media reports said the charges against Gerard Depardieu relate to allegations made by an actress in her 20s that date back to 2018 The Paris prosecutor’s office said on Tuesday that French actor Gerard Depardieu was charged in December with rape and sexual assault after authorities revived a 2018 investigation that was initially dropped. French media reports said the …

French actor Depardieu charged with rape in revived case
3 years, 10 months ago

French actor Depardieu charged with rape in revived case

Associated Press  

PARIS — The Paris prosecutor’s office said on Tuesday that French actor Gerard Depardieu was charged in December with rape and sexual assault after authorities revived a 2018 investigation that was initially dropped. French newspaper Le Parisien and broadcaster BFM TV said the woman alleged that Depardieu assaulted her on Aug. 7 and Aug. 13, 2018 at his home in …

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