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Andie MacDowell on timeless beauty at the Cannes Film Festival

From stepping out at the festival with Wim Wenders and Diane Keaton to recent appearances as an ambassador for L’Oréal cosmetics, Andie Macdowell has become a regular at the Cannes Film Festival. She sits down with FRANCE 24’s Eve Jackson to talk about movies, motherhood and promoting a more inclusive…

France 24

Sexual violence and harassment ‘endemic’ in French entertainment industry, report finds

Attitudes in France ‘barely evolving’ amid ‘collective denial’ years after the #MeToo movement began, according to parliamentary commission

The Guardian - UK

Abuse in French entertainment sector 'endemic', parliamentary report finds

French MPs have criticised "endemic" abuse in the entertainment sector after a months-long inquiry into sexual violence that saw stars and other actors reveal instances of bullying and assault. The report puts forward a list of recommendations to better protect workers.

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Gerard Depardieu trial sees France grapple with response to sexual violence

The case, beginning Monday, is the most prominent in the post-#MeToo era in France

The Independent UK

French film stars reflect on 'clumsy' behaviour in parliamentary hearing on sexual violence

The inquiry commission spent six months auditioning members of the film industry, and is set to publish a report in April.

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French film director Ruggia convicted of sexually abusing actress Adèle Haenel

A French court has convicted French film director Christophe Ruggia of sexually abusing actress Adèle Haenel when she was underage. He will avoid prison as the court sentenced him to a two-year suspended term and two years under house arrest.Ruggia was also ordered to pay €15,000 to Haenel.

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French Filmmaker Found Guilty Of Sexual Assault In #Metoo Trial

French court finds filmmaker guilty of sexual assault on actor, sparking industry-wide conversation on abuse. Prominent figures speak out against abuse in ...

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Renowned French actor says Depardieu's sex assault case underlines a need for change

Renowned French actor Anouk Grinberg says the sexual assault trial against fellow actor Gérard Depardieu reflects the slow path toward awareness of sex abuse in France, especially in the film industry, after years of silence

The Independent UK

Actor Gérard Depardieu will appear in court in Paris on sexual assault charges

French actor Gérard Depardieu is expected to appear before a criminal court in Paris over the alleged sexual assaults of two women on a film set in 2021

The Independent UK

Prominent director targeted in French cinema's #MeToo wave charged with rape, assault of actors

Authorities in France say a prominent French film director accused of sexual assault and violent, controlling behavior has been handed preliminary charges of rape, sexual assault and violence by a French judge investigating the case

The Independent UK

French directors Benoît Jacquot and Jacques Doillon detained over sexual assault allegations

Both men have denied Judith Godrèche’s claims of abuse

The Independent UK

French cinema tried to hide its violence against women. At Cannes, we’re calling it out

I took to the red carpet alongside other activists to highlight sexual violence. Now women of colour need a bigger place in the movement, says Guardian Europe columnist Rokhaya Diallo

The Guardian - UK

Postcard from Cannes #3: Breaking the silence

The Cannes Film Festival is not just an outlet for artistic expression – it is a powerful platform to draw attention to social issues. In an unprecedented way, women from around the globe are breaking the silence on the topic of sexual abuse and harassment, both on and off the…

Radio France Internationale

German star at Cannes condemns ‘madness’ of protective culture for UK child actors

Cast member of Palme d’Or contender shot in Kent says the high number of chaperones and intimacy coordinators on set was over the top

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France's Film Industry Implements #Metoo Measures To Prevent Harassment

France's film industry adopts new anti-harassment measures amid #MeToo movement, facing challenges with allegations against key figures.

France 24

Cannes hosts red carpet rally, Coppola’s comeback and a meeting with Pol Pot

Hollywood legend Francis Ford Coppola brought his decades-in-the-making “Megalopolis” to the Cannes Film Festival and Cambodia’s Rithy Panh delivered another sobering chronicle of the Khmer Rouge genocide on a day that saw dozens of women join France’s #MeToo icon Judith Godrèche on the red carpet to denounce sexual violence and…

France 24

Cannes chronicles: A #MeToo red carpet photo to signify an end to women being silenced

Before Judith Godrèche kickstarted a #MeToo wave in the French film industry, she was one of the first prominent actors to go on the record against Harvey Weinstein. Godrèche and the film's collaborators walked the Cannes Film Festival's red carpet Thursday to take a photo with collaborators on her film…

France 24

Cannes spotlights Judith Godrèche, icon of France’s #MeToo moment

The Cannes Film Festival kept up its female focus on Wednesday with the pounding, action-packed “Mad Max” prequel “Furiosa” and the soft-spoken uprising of French actress Judith Godrèche, who has spearheaded the host country’s long-awaited #MeToo reckoning.

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Cannes opens with Palme d’Or for Meryl Streep, spotlight on female icons of film

The Cannes Film Festival opened Tuesday with the presentation of an honorary Palme d'Or for Meryl Streep and a tribute to jury head Greta Gerwig as the French Riviera gathering kicked off its 77th edition against the backdrop of a defining #MeToo moment for French film.

The Guardian - UK

‘Impunity is growing’: French celebrities call for law to crack down on sexism and sexual violence

Writers, actors, journalists and politicians published petition in Le Monde after learning 94% of complaints were dismissed in 2022

France 24

Iranian director’s escape stokes drama as Cannes gears up for explosive film fest

News of director Mohammad Rasoulof’s escape from Iran adds a dramatic twist to the 77th Cannes Film Festival, which kicks off on Tuesday against an already volatile backdrop of wars raging on Europe’s doorstep, potential worker strikes, and rumours sex abusers may be outed even as they hit the red…

The Guardian - UK

A dog in the dock and another doing red carpet interviews: why has Cannes gone canine crazy?

Once a celebration of arthouse raunch, the film festival has had to change in the #MeToo era. Is that why, on screen and off, pooches are everywhere this year? Our writer goes walkies on the Côte d’Azur

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Cannes Film Festival 2022: Drama, Controversy, And Excitement

The 77th Cannes Film Festival faces challenges but offers a diverse lineup of films and discussions amidst global turmoil.

The Guardian - UK

‘Explosive’ secret list of abusers set to upstage women’s big week at Cannes film festival

Crisis management team reported to be in place as Meryl Streep heads roster of female stars and directors collecting accolades

The Guardian - UK

Cannes film festival faces strike disruption over seasonal workers’ rights

Group will protest against government’s treatment of freelance workers at festivals across France

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