Yann Moix and Gérard Depardieu Face Scrutiny Over Misogynistic and Homophobic Remarks in Korea Footage
Newly released footage from a 2018 trip to North Korea reveals disturbing comments by the writer and actor, contradicting earlier defenses of their behavior.
- Footage from a 2018 North Korea trip shows Yann Moix and Gérard Depardieu making misogynistic, homophobic, and violent remarks, including degrading comments about women and references to physical abuse.
- The recordings reveal both men engaging in obscene exchanges, contradicting Moix's earlier claims that he found Depardieu's behavior unacceptable and distancing himself from the actor's remarks.
- Depardieu and Moix had previously defended their actions by claiming the trip was part of a fictional project involving staged provocations, a narrative undermined by the explicit nature of the newly surfaced footage.
- The content of the recordings has reignited discussions on sexism and misogyny in public life, with critics highlighting the need for accountability among prominent figures.
- The footage, part of a broader legal and public fallout since 2023, has led to ongoing disputes between Moix, Depardieu, and the production company over the ownership and context of the recordings.
Libération 