A few days before the end of a strong, if rarely spectacular, 78th Cannes film festival, clapologists declared the race for the Palme d’Or over. Securing a bunion-inducing 19-minute standing ovation – by some measures the third-longest in the event’s history – Joachim Trier’s Sentimental Value could surely not lose. It was hardly worth again … Read more
Gérard Depardieu Denies Sexual Assault Allegations, Claims Incompatibility with Accusations March 28, 2025 Depardieu’s Trial Begins Amidst Controversy The trial of French acting legend Gérard Depardieu has commenced, igniting a fierce debate that transcends the courtroom. At its heart lies the tension between protecting individual rights and the public’s right to know, a conflict deeply … Read more
Prosecutors in sexual abuse trial of Gerard Depardieu seek suspended jail sentence of 18 months TheJournal.ie Gérard Depardieu trial: prosecutor calls for 18-month suspended sentence The Guardian Gerard Depardieu branded a sexual predator in court as assault trial closes BreakingNews.ie The Secret Bakeries of Paris: Pastries Without the Lines MSN Woman tells court she was groped three times by … Read more
French actor Gerard Depardieu is facing an 18-month suspended prison sentence for the alleged sexual assaults of two women he worked with on the filming of “The Green Shutters” in 2021. After a four-day-trial during which Depardieu refuted all accusations, French prosecutors requested a suspended prison sentence along with a fine of 20,000 euros, as … Read more
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The French actor Gérard Depardieu has admitted in court that he grabbed the hips of a woman who has accused him of sexual assault, but said it was to avoid slipping and was not a sexual attack. “I grabbed her hips,” the actor, 76, told his trial for sexual assault at the Paris criminal court … Read more
Gérard Depardieu’s Sexual Assault Trial in paris: A #MeToo reckoning for France? Table of Contents Gérard Depardieu’s Sexual Assault Trial in paris: A #MeToo reckoning for France? the Paris Courtroom: A Stage for Shifting Attitudes The Allegations: A Closer Look #MeToo in France: A Different Kind of Revolution Trial Conditions and Defense Tactics: A Balancing … Read more
Gerard Depardieu will not just be facing two women who accuse him of sexual assault when he walks into a Paris courtroom on Monday. France’s most famous male actor will also be confronting a nation long criticised for failing to address sexual violence – particularly when committed by its most powerful figures. Depardieu (76) is … Read more