A court in Paris on Tuesday is set to hand over a decision in the sexual harassment test of the French cinema icon Gerard Depardeu, a case that caught the country for weeks.As will match the ruling Cannes Canal Film Festival, it is likely to be one of the biggest speaking points on the first day of one of the main events on the cinema calendar.Depardieu, who has acted in over 200 films and television series, is the highest-profile figures caught in France’s reaction to France’s #MeToo movement.They have been accused of inappropriate behavior by about 20 women, but this is the first case to be tested.Testing is related to allegations of sexual assault during filming by director Jean Baker in 2021 during the filming of “Less Whats Warts” (“The Green Shutters”).Nearly two months after high-profile proceedings, the Paris Criminal Court will give its verdict on Tuesday at 10:00 am (0800 GMT).The plaintiff is a set dresser, 54, only identified as amili, and a 34 -year -old assistant director who accuse the actor of sexual harassment. Emelli is expected to be present only to listen to the verdict.76 -year -old Depardieu cannot occur in appearance.The actor, who had complained that he was out of work for three years, is all set to act in a film directed by his friend, actor Fanny Adent. Shooting of scenes associated with Depardiu began in April in the Portuguese Islands of Azores.
Miscreant
In March, the lead prosecutor Laurent Gai recommended an 18 -month suspended jail sentence for Depardyu, arguing that the attacks reported by the two women were “intentional”.He said that Depardyu should also be ordered to undergo psychological treatment, and should be added to France’s sex criminal registry.Emle said that the actor treated the set in 2021 like a “wild animal” on the set. Depurdiyu claimed that “he could give women a sexual pleasure without touching them”, he said.He also said that Depardyu made “porn comments”, including: “Come and touch my big umbrella. I will stick it to your pussy.”The actor has refused to sexually harass women.“I’m rude, rude, dishonestly, I will accept it,” he said to the court, but he said: “I don’t touch.”“I stare at women and femininity,” she also said, describing the #MeToo movement as a “rule of terror”.During the trial, Depardieu has been supported by his daughter Roxen, his former-partner Karine Sila and actor Vincent Perez.76 -year -old long friend Ardent testified in his favor. “I have never seen anything that I felt shocking,” he said.“I know you cannot say to Gerard.”
Sexism and misunderstanding
The lawyers representing the two plaintiffs complained of tension in the court and condemned the vision of Depardeu’s defense team.The actor’s lawyer Jeremy called two women “false” and “hysterical”. They were working for the cause of “Rabid feminism”, they argued.Assistant Director’s lawyer Cloud Vincent said in his concluding statement: “What we saw was not a defense strategy,” but “forgiveness for sexism.” In an open letter, a group of about 200 French lawyers urged the judiciary to fight them to fight the court room sexism.He said that Depardyu’s lawyer had used sexualism and misunderstanding for his heart’s happiness to discredit the plaintiff and his legal team.Depurdiu has also been included in another case in another case after a rape filed by 29 -year -old actor Charlotte Arnold. Prosecutors have requested tests.In April, French MPs criticized “spatial” misuse in the entertainment industry after six months of investigation. Prior to Peter Veer’s “Green Card”, “The Last Metro”, “Police” and “Cyrano de Burzarack” became a star in Depardiu France since the 1980s, before he was also made a Hollywood celebrity. He later acted in global performances including Kenneth Brangh’s “Hamlet”, Ang Lee’s “Life of PI” and Netflix’s “Marsile” series.
