Gerard Depardieu, a celebrated French actor, is on trial for allegedly sexually assaulting two women during the filming of 'Les Volets Verts' in 2021. This case could be pivotal for the #MeToo movement in France, as it is the first time he faces formal accusations of sexual misconduct. Depardieu, 76, denies the allegations, maintaining his innocence through public statements, including an open letter in Le Figaro. If convicted, he faces serious penalties, including imprisonment and financial fines, heightening the case's significance in ongoing discussions about sexual misconduct in the film industry.
French actor Gerard Depardieu has gone on trial accused of sexually assaulting two women on a film set, seen as pivotal for the #MeToo movement in France.
In an open letter published in Le Figaro, Depardieu stated: 'Never, but never, have I abused a woman,' affirming his consistent denial of the allegations.
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