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www.mercurynews.com
1 week ago
France politics

Actor Depardieu will stand trial on sexual assault charges

French actor Gerard Depardieu facing criminal trial for alleged sexual assaults on set in 2021. [ more ]
www.thelocal.fr
4 months ago
France politics

OPINION: Macron is wrong, Depardieu no longer 'makes France proud'

Gerard Depardieu, the acclaimed French actor, is under formal investigation for rape and has become a controversial figure due to his behavior and political views.
Depardieu has sparked a political scandal in France, with some supporters claiming that he is a symbol of Frenchness under attack from feminism and cancel culture. [ more ]
www.france24.com
4 months ago
France news

Family of French film icon Depardieu denounces conspiracy' amid scrutiny over sexist behaviour

Gerard Depardieu's family denounces a conspiracy against the French film star following charges of rape and scrutiny over sexist comments.
Depardieu may face disciplinary action, including potentially being stripped of the Legion of Honor, over his behavior and comments. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
France news

French actor who accused Gerard Depardieu of sexual assault dies

Emmanuelle Debever, a French actor who accused Gerard Depardieu of sexual assault, died on the same day her allegations were re-aired on television.
Paris prosecutor's office has opened an investigation into the causes of Debever's death. [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Film

Laurent Cantet obituary

Laurent Cantet, a key figure in the 1990s French cinema, led the social-realist movement with his award-winning film The Class, blending drama and documentary in a unique way. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
France politics

Laurent Cantet, film-maker who tackled diversity and class in France, dies aged 63

Laurent Cantet, known for exploring complex societal issues in French society through films like 'The Class,' passed away at 63. [ more ]
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2 weeks ago
Film

High-minded, progressive and literate, Laurent Cantet made a trio of brilliant films | Peter Bradshaw

Laurent Cantet's films were deeply intelligent, high-minded, and addressed societal issues, notably showcased in his masterpiece 'The Class'. [ more ]
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2 months ago
France news

Head of France's cinema body to face trial over alleged sexual assault of his godson

France's top cinema institution head to be tried for sexual assault in June.
Renewed #MeToo reckoning in French cinema implicates prominent figures like Gerard Depardieu. [ more ]
www.france24.com
2 months ago
France politics

Wind of revolt' sweeps French cinema in belated #MeToo reckoning

French cinema faces wave of allegations of child rape and sexual assault.
French actor Judith Godreche accuses filmmaker Benoit Jacquot of grooming and raping her when she was 14. [ more ]
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www.france24.com
2 months ago
France news

Awards season comes as French actors accuse filmmakers of sex abuse in new #MeToo wave

Allegations of abuse by older directors in French cinema
Activism against sexual violence in the industry [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
France news

French actresses denounce abuse by directors when they were teenagers in new #MeToo step

Actresses in French cinema speaking out against sexual abuse by directors.
Judith Godreche accusing prominent directors of rape and abuse. [ more ]
www.france24.com
2 months ago
France politics

The 51% - #MeToo and French cinema: Are we at a tipping point?

The #MeToo movement has reached an inflection point in French cinema
Actress Judith Godreche accused director Benoit Jacquot of rape and sexual abuse [ more ]
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Document Journal
2 weeks ago
Writing

Isabelle Huppert and Bruce LaBruce capture the profound power of deviance

Isabelle Huppert and Bruce LaBruce discuss the philosophical complexities of deviance in their filmographies with romantic and transgressive themes. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
1 month ago
Film

The Beast': Henry James' universe looks towards a future filled with artificial intelligence and incels

Two French directors, Patric Chiha and Bertrand Bonello, created film adaptations of the same Henry James story, 'The Beast in the Jungle,' offering unique perspectives but not reaching cinematic excellence.
The Beast in the Jungle by Chiha and The Beast by Bonello explore the theme of unfulfilled love between a man and a woman throughout different eras, with Bonello adding a science fiction twist to the narrative. [ more ]
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2 months ago
Film

A cinematic feast: Budapest hosts Francophone Film Days festival

Oscar & Cesar nominees featured at 14th Francophone Film Days
Event celebrates French cinema across 16 cities [ more ]
VG247
3 months ago
Film

From Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey's creators comes a Peter Pan movie in which Tinker Bell is, yes, addicted to heroin

A Peter Pan horror film titled Peter Pan's Neverland Nightmare is in the works.
The film will be dark, violent, and inspired by French cinema. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Film

Beyond judgment': courtroom drama subverted by new wave of French film

French arthouse films are reinventing the courtroom drama genre by exploring fault lines in French society.
These films raise questions on gender, race, prejudice, motherhood, and relationships through their portrayal of trials and legal issues. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
France news

Micheline Presle obituary

Micheline Presle specialized in playing the older woman in sophisticated French films of the 1940s.
Her performances in French films caught the attention of 20th Century Fox, leading to a contract in Hollywood. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
France news

What's in Our Queue? Mark Rothko and More

Mark Rothko's art evokes intense emotions
The original French movie 'La Famille Belier' is a must-watch
Canadian novel 'Station Eleven' is a gripping read [ more ]
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2 months ago
Europe news

Micheline Presle, Actress Known for Devil in the Flesh,' Dies at 101

Micheline Presle was a French actress who represented a certain style of French femininity during the golden age of French cinema.
Her subtle facial expressions and versatility were showcased in acclaimed films based on French literature. [ more ]
Open Culture
3 months ago
France politics

How French Cinema Works

The CNC is a government agency in France that promotes French film and audiovisual arts.
It is funded by taxes on cinema admissions, television providers, and media, which it redistributes to the production and exhibition of films and other forms of art. [ more ]
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