Gérard Depardieu, a veteran actor, faces trial for sexual assault allegations made by two women during the filming of 'Les Volets Verts' in 2021. This case is notable as it represents the highest-profile allegation in French cinema since the #MeToo movement took root. Accusations include salacious remarks and inappropriate physical actions. Prominent actor Anouk Grinberg has voiced support for the accusers, criticizing producers for enabling Depardieu's behavior. The trial's schedule has been impacted by the actor's ongoing health issues, including a recent heart surgery, while he maintains that he denies all allegations.
Anouk Grinberg, a prominent actor, criticized the systemic issues within the industry, stating that producers who hired Depardieu knew they were 'hiring an abuser'.
The allegations against Gérard Depardieu highlight the cultural and legal challenges women face in speaking out against sexual violence in the film industry.
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