Paul Schrader Faces Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Filed by Former Assistant

The filmmaker, known for 'Taxi Driver,' denies allegations of misconduct spanning three years, including incidents at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival.

A former assistant has filed a lawsuit in New York accusing Paul Schrader of repeated sexual harassment and assault from May 2021 to September 2024.
Specific allegations include attempts to kiss and restrain her in his hotel room during the 2024 Cannes Film Festival and exposing himself days later.
The assistant claims Schrader failed to honor an out-of-court settlement agreement, prompting her to seek legal recourse.
Schrader's lawyer, Phillip Kessler, has dismissed the lawsuit as frivolous and denied the existence of any signed settlement agreement.
The allegations come as Schrader remains a prominent figure in the film industry, recently presenting his latest film, 'Oh, Canada,' at Cannes.