Overview

• Depardieu, 76, is accused of sexually assaulting a set dresser and an assistant director on the set of 'Les Volets Verts' in 2021.
• This trial is the first time Depardieu has faced court despite over 20 women publicly accusing him of misconduct over the years.
• The actor denies all allegations, claiming the accusations are fabricated, and his defense plans to present witnesses and evidence in his favor.
• The trial, postponed from October 2024 due to Depardieu's health issues, is expected to last two days with limited court appearances for the actor.
• The case is seen as a pivotal test of France's willingness to hold powerful cultural figures accountable in the post-#MeToo era.