Overview

• The trial began in Paris with Gérard Depardieu accused of sexually assaulting two women during the filming of 'The Green Shutters' in 2021.
• The plaintiffs allege incidents of groping and inappropriate touching on separate occasions during the film shoot in August and September 2021.
• Depardieu denies all allegations, calling them false, and risks up to five years in prison and a €75,000 fine if convicted.
• The case has reignited discussions on abuse of power in the French film industry and brought new energy to France’s #MeToo movement.
• Depardieu has faced accusations of improper behavior from around 20 women over the years, though most have not gone to trial due to legal limitations.