New Sexual Assault Complaint Against Gérard Depardieu Amid French Cinema's #MeToo Reckoning

As the French film industry faces scrutiny, President Macron shifts stance to support abuse victims.

Gérard Depardieu faces new sexual assault complaint from a movie decorator, adding to over a dozen previous accusations.
French President Emmanuel Macron initially defended Depardieu, praising his contributions to French cinema, but later emphasized support for victims of abuse.
Judith Godrèche's speech at the César Awards highlighted the industry's silence on sexual violence, urging change.
The #MeToo movement has prompted some progress in France, but challenges remain due to the cultural elite's status and a slow legal system.
French cinema's culture of seduction and masculine domination is cited as a barrier to acknowledging and addressing sexual abuse.