Overview

• Depardieu is accused of sexual harassment and inappropriate touching by two women during the filming of 'Les volets verts' in 2021.
• The trial, delayed from October 2024 due to Depardieu's health issues, began on March 24, 2025, in Paris.
• If convicted, the 76-year-old actor could face up to five years in prison and a €75,000 fine.
• Depardieu's defense lawyer claims the allegations are fabricated and plans to present witnesses to support the actor's case.
• Protesters gathered outside the courthouse to support the plaintiffs, reflecting broader calls for accountability in sexual violence cases.