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Director accused in French cinema's #MeToo wave charged with rape and assault of actors
Read full article: Director accused in French cinema's #MeToo wave charged with rape and assault of actorsAuthorities in France say a film director accused of sexual assault and violent, controlling behavior has been handed preliminary charges of rape, sexual assault and violence by a judge investigating the case.
#MeToo struggled to find traction in France. Then Judith Godrèche came forward
Read full article: #MeToo struggled to find traction in France. Then Judith Godrèche came forwardBefore Judith Godrèche kickstarted a #MeToo wave in the French industry, she was one of the first prominent actors to go on the record against Harvey Weinstein.
Cannes kicks off with a Palme d'Or for Meryl Streep and a post-'Barbie' fête of Greta Gerwig
Read full article: Cannes kicks off with a Palme d'Or for Meryl Streep and a post-'Barbie' fête of Greta GerwigBeneath intermittent rainy skies, the Cannes Film Festival opened Tuesday with the presentation of an honorary Palme d’Or for Meryl Streep and the unveiling of Greta Gerwig’s jury, as the French Riviera spectacular kicked off a potentially volatile 77th edition.
A combustible Cannes is set to unfurl with 'Furiosa,' 'Megalopolis' and a #MeToo reckoning
Read full article: A combustible Cannes is set to unfurl with 'Furiosa,' 'Megalopolis' and a #MeToo reckoningThe Cannes Film Festival rarely passes without cacophony but this year’s edition may be more raucous and uneasy than any edition in recent memory.
French actor urges lawmakers to investigate sex crimes and sexism in the film industry
Read full article: French actor urges lawmakers to investigate sex crimes and sexism in the film industryFrench actor Judith Godrèche is urging lawmakers to establish a commission to investigate sex crimes and sexism in France’s cinema industry.
Actor calls on French film industry to face sexual abuse, during live Cesar Awards ceremony
Read full article: Actor calls on French film industry to face sexual abuse, during live Cesar Awards ceremonyFrench actor Judith Godrèche has 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.