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French Actor Depardieu Faces New Sex Assault Complaint

A set designer has filed a complaint against French screen legend Gerard Depardieu for an alleged sexual assault during a 2021 film shoot, her lawyer said Sunday.

International Business Times · Feb 26, 2024

France's Macron Says Has 'No Regret' Over Defending Depardieu

French President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday that he had "no regret" over defending screen icon Gerard Depardieu's presumption of innocence after the actor was charged with rape and accused of sexual harassment.

International Business Times · Jan 17, 2024

Future of a French Icon Uncertain: Gerard Depardieu in the Spotlight After Rape Claims

The case of actor Gerard Depardieu has exposed a major split in French cinema, extending into politics and wider society

Latin Times · Jan 3, 2024

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Cancel Depardieu? French Cinema Split Over Film Icon

The case of actor Gerard Depardieu, charged with rape and facing other accusations of sexual assault, has exposed a major split in French cinema, extending into politics and wider society.

International Business Times · Jan 3, 2024

French celebrities distance themselves from Depardieu, accused of rape

Several of the 60 personalities who signed a petition in support of French actor Gerard Depardieu, accused of rape and sexual harassment, have now distanced themselves from the move. Since then, three anti-Depardieu petitions signed by thousands of artists and celebrities have emerged.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 2, 2024

'Rude And Inappropriate': Sophie Marceau Remembers Depardieu

Sophie Marceau, one of France's best-loved actors, said in an interview published Thursday that film icon Gerard Depardieu, accused of rape, was "rude and inappropriate" when they worked together, and targeted women with low-level jobs on set, not the stars.

International Business Times · Dec 28, 2023

Dozens Of French Actors Denounce 'Lynching' Of Depardieu

Nearly 60 French actors and other prominent figures have denounced the "lynching" of disgraced film legend Gerard Depardieu, who is charged with rape and is facing a litany of other sexual assault claims.

International Business Times · Dec 26, 2023

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Dozens of French actors denounce 'lynching' of Depardieu

Nearly 60 French actors and other prominent figures have denounced the "lynching" of disgraced cinema legend Gerard Depardieu, who is charged with rape and facing a litany of sexual assault claims.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 26, 2023

Macron Under Fire For Remarks Defending Film Icon Depardieu

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday faced accusations of siding with sexual aggressors after saying film icon Gerard Depardieu, charged with rape and facing a litany of sexual assault claims, was the target of "a manhunt".

International Business Times · Dec 21, 2023

Anger over Macron's defence of French actor Depardieu, accused of rape

French President Emmanuel Macron said French film star Gerard Depardieu – accused of rape – had become the target of a "manhunt" as the actor faces fresh scrutiny over sexism. But Macron's stance has been met with anger by those who say he is undermining the cause of eradicating violence…

Radio France Internationale · Dec 21, 2023

French TV star Patrick Poivre d'Arvor faces preliminary rape charge as women accuse him of sexual misconduct

Patrick Poivre d'Arvor denies any wrongdoing and has sued 16 of his accusers

Evening Standard · Dec 20, 2023

A top French television personality receives a preliminary charge of rape and abusing authority

A top French television presenter has been handed a preliminary charge of rape by a person abusing his authority

The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2023

Gérard Depardieu accused of rape by Spanish journalist

Spanish journalist and author says French star assaulted her during an interview in Paris

The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2023

French museum removes Depardieu wax sculpture as family denounces 'conspiracy'

A French museum on Monday removed a wax likeness of film superstar Gerard Depardieu, the management said, in the latest such measure taken against the actor accused of sexual assault. His family says the actor has been the target of an "unprecedented conspiracy" in recent days.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 19, 2023

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Depardieu's Waxwork Axed Amid Scandal, Possibly Stripped of Honor

Drama unravels like a film noir as Gerard Depardieu's wax figure takes a mysterious exit from Paris' iconic Grevin Museum, following a shadowy chorus of di...

The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2023

Amid accusations, French actor Gerard Depardieu's figure is removed from a Paris wax museum

The Grevin Museum of waxworks in Paris says it has removed the wax figure of French actor Gerard Depardieu due to negative reactions from visitors

International Business Times · Dec 17, 2023

Depardieu Family Denounces 'Conspiracy' Against French Film Icon

The family of Gerard Depardieu denounced Sunday an "unprecedented conspiracy" against the French film star, who was charged with rape in 2020 and is facing new scrutiny over sexist comments.

France 24 · Dec 17, 2023

Family of French film icon Depardieu denounces ‘conspiracy’ amid scrutiny over sexist behaviour

The family of Gerard Depardieu denounced Sunday an "unprecedented conspiracy" against the French film star, who was charged with rape in 2020 and is facing new scrutiny over sexist comments.

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International Business Times · Dec 16, 2023

Actor Depardieu Stripped Of Belgian Honorary Title

A Belgian municipality on Saturday stripped French cinema legend Gerard Depardieu of the title of honorary citizen over misogynistic comments broadcast in a French documentary earlier this month.

France 24 · Dec 15, 2023

France to review Gerard Depardieu's Legion d'Honneur medal after assault allegations

French actor Gerard Depardieu's Legion d'Honneur medal is under review following a string of allegations about sexual aggression and a TV documentary in which he was heard making lewd comments about women.

International Business Times · Dec 15, 2023

Depardieu Behaviour 'Shames France': Culture Minister

The behaviour of French cinema superstar Gerard Depardieu, charged with rape and facing new scrutiny after sexist comments were broadcast in a television documentary, shames France, the culture minister said on Friday.

International Business Times · Dec 14, 2023

'Fall Of The Ogre': Depardieu Sparks #MeToo Moment In French Cinema

For more than a year after rape allegations against French actor Gerard Depardieu, the film industry shrugged its shoulders and the cinematic legend with more than 200 titles to his name continued working.

The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2023

French actor Gerard Depardieu is under scrutiny over sexual remarks and gestures in new documentary

French actor Gerard Depardieu’s behavior toward women has come under scrutiny in France after a documentary showed him repeatedly making obscene remarks and gestures during a 2018 trip to North Korea

The Guardian - UK · Dec 7, 2023

Gérard Depardieu: actor Hélène Darras files complaint of sexual assault

Allegations French star actor groped Darras on set is second official complaint after Charlotte Arnould accused the actor of rape in 2018

The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2023

Gérard Depardieu claims he’s ‘neither a rapist, nor a predator’ in first comments on allegations

French actor was indicted on rape and sexual assault charges in 2020 related to 2018 case

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