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French film director Christophe Ruggia guilty of sexually assaulting 12 year-old actress in MeToo trial

Renowned actor Adele Haenel accused Christophe Ruggia of abusing her in 2001

The Independent UK

French film director Bertrand Blier dies aged 85

The French film director Bertrand Blier, the creator of cult and provocative films such as Les Valseuses, Buffet Froid, and Tenue de Soirée, has died. The veteran filmmaker, celebrated for his daring and unconventional storytelling, was behind some of France's most iconic arthouse successes of the 1970s and 1980s. He…

Radio France Internationale

France's Arch Film Provocateur Blier Dies At 85

Veteran French film provocateur Bertrand Blier, who has died aged 85, made some of the country's biggest arthouse hits of the 1970s and 1980s, but is perhaps best known for unleashing the Gallic megastar Gerard Depardieu on the world.

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Sexual assault trial of French actor Depardieu suspended until March

A Paris court on Monday postponed the trial of French actor Gerard Depardieu on sexual assault charges until March after his lawyer said the star was too ill to appear in court.

Radio France Internationale

Court postpones Gerard Depardieu sexual assault trial as actor is ‘too ill’ to attend

Lawyer for the French actor said the star’s health doesn’t allow him to appear for the opening of the trial

The Independent UK

Gérard Depardieu Trial Postponed Due To Health Reasons

French actor Gérard Depardieu faces trial for alleged sexual assaults on film set. Health reasons prevent his court appearance amidst broader conversations...

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Film star Depardieu seeks delay of sexual assault trial over health concerns

French actor Gérard Depardieu said on Monday that he would not be appearing before a criminal court in Paris due to health reasons. Depardieu is facing charges of sexual assault that allegedly occurred during a 2021 film shoot.

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French Screen Legend Depardieu Faces Sexual Assault Trial

Actor Gerard Depardieu's Paris trial for allegedly sexually assaulting two women during a film shoot begins Monday, with numerous further complaints and a possible second court case already lying in wait.

International Business Times

Thousands In France Protest 'Rape Culture'

Thousands took to the streets across French cities on Saturday to demand an end to rape and support the main plaintiff in a mass sexual assault trial that has shocked the country.

International Business Times

French Prosecutors Request Trial In Depardieu Rape Probe

Paris prosecutors called Thursday for film legend Gerard Depardieu to face trial for the alleged rape of a fellow actor, ahead of another case against him set to be heard in October.

International Business Times

French prosecutors request trial in Depardieu rape probe

Paris prosecutors called Thursday for film legend Gerard Depardieu to face trial for the alleged rape of a fellow actor, ahead of another case against him set to be heard in October.

Radio France Internationale

France Film Director Jacquot Charged With Raping Two Actors

A magistrate Wednesday charged prominent film director Benoit Jacquot for allegedly raping actors Julia Roy and Isild Le Besco, prosecutors said, in a high-profile MeToo case that has rocked France.

International Business Times

Paris theatre cancels Asterix actor Edouard Baer’s shows after sexual assault allegations

French actor is accused of harassing and assaulting six women between 2013 and 2021

The Independent UK

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

French president sparked uproar last winter after claiming that Depardieu was victim of a ‘manhunt’ amid allegations of rape and sexual misconduct

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The Guardian - UK

Digested week: Snakes alive! Depardieu smacks snapper while Sunak slips up

A venomous Arizona training course, Reese Witherspoon’s book club and not remaining calm in the face of disaster

International Business Times

French Actor Depardieu In 'Violent' Scuffle With Photographer

A well-known Italian paparazzi photographer accused French film star Gerard Depardieu of punching him in Rome on Tuesday, media reported, with the actor's lawyer saying he had been defending a companion.

International Business Times

Depardieu Co-star Says Producers Knew He Was An 'Aggressor'

One of the actors who has called out French star Gerard Depardieu for his behaviour on set says producers knew he was an aggressor, and urged more women film stars to speak out about sexual violence.

Evening Standard

Actor Gérard Depardieu faces further sexual assault complaint

French film star accused of groping movie decorator while on-set in 2021

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French Actor Depardieu Faces New Sex Assault Complaint

A set designer has filed a complaint against French screen legend Gerard Depardieu for an alleged sexual assault during a 2021 film shoot, her lawyer said Sunday.

International Business Times

France's Macron Says Has 'No Regret' Over Defending Depardieu

French President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday that he had "no regret" over defending screen icon Gerard Depardieu's presumption of innocence after the actor was charged with rape and accused of sexual harassment.

Latin Times

Future of a French Icon Uncertain: Gerard Depardieu in the Spotlight After Rape Claims

The case of actor Gerard Depardieu has exposed a major split in French cinema, extending into politics and wider society

International Business Times

Cancel Depardieu? French Cinema Split Over Film Icon

The case of actor Gerard Depardieu, charged with rape and facing other accusations of sexual assault, has exposed a major split in French cinema, extending into politics and wider society.

Radio France Internationale

French celebrities distance themselves from Depardieu, accused of rape

Several of the 60 personalities who signed a petition in support of French actor Gerard Depardieu, accused of rape and sexual harassment, have now distanced themselves from the move. Since then, three anti-Depardieu petitions signed by thousands of artists and celebrities have emerged.

International Business Times

'Rude And Inappropriate': Sophie Marceau Remembers Depardieu

Sophie Marceau, one of France's best-loved actors, said in an interview published Thursday that film icon Gerard Depardieu, accused of rape, was "rude and inappropriate" when they worked together, and targeted women with low-level jobs on set, not the stars.

International Business Times

Dozens Of French Actors Denounce 'Lynching' Of Depardieu

Nearly 60 French actors and other prominent figures have denounced the "lynching" of disgraced film legend Gerard Depardieu, who is charged with rape and is facing a litany of other sexual assault claims.

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