Dominique Besnehard Faces Scrutiny Over Comments on #MeToo at Parliamentary Hearing
The French producer and former star agent defended controversial views on victims' behaviors and reflected on his 'old-world' perspective during a heated exchange with lawmakers.
- Dominique Besnehard, a prominent French film producer and former agent, was questioned by the parliamentary commission investigating violence in the entertainment industry.
- Besnehard criticized certain victims' actions, suggesting some actresses 'crossed boundaries' by meeting industry figures in private settings, referencing cases involving Harvey Weinstein and Gérard Depardieu.
- He defended his past support for Gérard Depardieu, citing personal loyalty and the actor's presumed transformation over time, while acknowledging the importance of #MeToo in raising awareness.
- The hearing, led by Sandrine Rousseau, included sharp exchanges, with Rousseau emphasizing the need to address systemic issues and urging Besnehard to embrace contemporary accountability standards.
- The commission is preparing its final report on violence in film and related industries, following months of testimony from key cultural figures.
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