Overview

• Depardieu, 76, is accused of sexually assaulting two women on the set of 'Les Volets Verts' in 2021, with the trial set to begin on March 24, 2025.
• The Paris chief prosecutor cited 'serious and confirmed evidence' supporting the charges against the actor, who denies all allegations.
• Over 20 women have accused Depardieu of sexual misconduct spanning decades, though many cases are barred by statutes of limitations.
• The trial was delayed from October 2024 due to Depardieu's health but will proceed after he was declared fit to appear in court.
• This case underscores France's evolving approach to addressing sexual violence in the wake of the #MeToo movement, which has faced cultural resistance in the country.