Director accused in French cinema's #MeToo wave charged with rape and assault of actors
Authorities in France say a film director accused of sexual assault and violent, controlling behavior has been handed preliminary charges of rape, sexual assault and violence by a judge investigating the case.
#MeToo struggled to find traction in France. Then Judith Godrรจche came forward
Before Judith Godrรจche kickstarted a #MeToo wave in the French industry, she was one of the first prominent actors to go on the record against Harvey Weinstein.
Cannes kicks off with a Palme d'Or for Meryl Streep and a post-'Barbie' fรชte of Greta Gerwig
Beneath intermittent rainy skies, the Cannes Film Festival opened Tuesday with the presentation of an honorary Palme dโOr for Meryl Streep and the unveiling of Greta Gerwigโs jury, as the French Riviera spectacular kicked off a potentially volatile 77th edition.
A combustible Cannes is set to unfurl with 'Furiosa,' 'Megalopolis' and a #MeToo reckoning
The Cannes Film Festival rarely passes without cacophony but this yearโs edition may be more raucous and uneasy than any edition in recent memory.
French actor urges lawmakers to investigate sex crimes and sexism in the film industry
French actor Judith Godrรจche is urging lawmakers to establish a commission to investigate sex crimes and sexism in Franceโs cinema industry.
Actor calls on French film industry to face sexual abuse, during live Cesar Awards ceremony
French actor Judith Godrรจche has called on Franceโs film industry to โface the truthโ on sexual violence and physical abuse during a live broadcast Friday of the Cesar Awards ceremony, Franceโs version of the Oscars.