Paul Schrader Faces Sexual Misconduct Allegations from Former Assistant

The acclaimed filmmaker denies accusations of harassment and assault during the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, as legal battles intensify.

Paul Schrader, 78, is accused of sexually assaulting and harassing his former assistant, including an alleged incident during the 2024 Cannes Film Festival.
The allegations include claims of forced kissing, exposure, and confinement in a hotel room while promoting his film 'Oh Canada'.
The assistant also alleges years of repeated harassment, inappropriate remarks, and advances between 2021 and 2024, leading to significant psychological distress.
Schrader and his legal team have strongly denied the claims, describing them as false and asserting no sexual relationship occurred.
A previously discussed financial settlement to avoid criminal charges was retracted by Schrader in March 2024, escalating the current legal dispute.