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Gérard Depardieu Denies Sexual Assault Allegations During High-Profile Trial

The French actor, on trial for incidents during the 2021 filming of 'Les Volets Verts,' has criticized the #MeToo movement while one accuser has testified.

Fanny Ardant arrive au procès Depardieu.
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Overview

  • Gérard Depardieu is currently on trial in Paris for alleged sexual assault during the filming of 'Les Volets Verts' in September 2021.
  • One of the plaintiffs, Amélie, has testified, sharing her account of the events that allegedly took place in a Paris apartment rented by the production team.
  • Depardieu, 76, has denied the allegations, stating in court that he finds the accusations baseless and expressing frustration with the #MeToo movement.
  • The trial has drawn significant public and media attention, with feminist groups and protests highlighting its broader cultural significance in France.
  • If convicted, Depardieu could face up to five years in prison and a €75,000 fine, marking a potential turning point for accountability in the French entertainment industry.