French Cultural Sector Faces Reckoning as Inquiry Prepares to Release Findings on Systemic Abuse

The French National Assembly's six-month investigation into sexual violence and harassment in the cultural industry will culminate in a report with reform recommendations this Wednesday.

• The French National Assembly's commission of inquiry interviewed 350 individuals, exposing systemic sexual violence and harassment in the cultural sector.
• Actresses Nina Meurisse, Sara Forestier, and Anna Mouglalis shared harrowing accounts of abuse, including incidents involving child actors and coercive on-set behavior.
• The Théâtre du Soleil has launched an internal investigation into past misconduct following allegations of a 2010 attempted rape and ongoing sexual pressure within the troupe.
• The Comédie-Française has initiated dismissal proceedings against actor Nâzim Boudjenah after revelations of threats and a complaint by Sandrine Rousseau.
• The final report, due April 9, 2025, is expected to recommend reforms addressing institutional failures and fostering accountability in the industry.

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