Gerard Depardieu is facing a trial of sexual assault

In recent years, Depardieu has been faced with more and more accusations of sexual assault. The 76-year-old actor constantly denies being involved in these incidents, which will be his first lawsuit to be responsible for his actions.

Prosecutors say the attack took place during the Green Jalus shoots in 2021.

According to the victims, Zhenya Depardieu touched them during one of the film scenes, then grabbed her with his feet and touched her through the waist, hips and chest as he pronounced obscene words. There are three witnesses on the stage, according to prosecutors.

The second woman was felt by the actor in the photos and then on the street.

The identity of women has not been revealed.

The allegations have become a fact, while Depardieu is undergoing an investigation into charges of raping a young actress in 2018. In this case, prosecutors also requested the initiation of a lawsuit.

A lawyer of one of the women told Reuters that her client was afraid to stand against Depardieu in the process.

« Cinema giant »

« There are concerns because he is a giant in cinema, » said Karin Duro-Dibo. « This is a battle between David and Goliath because they are afraid of revenge because they all work in cinema but are at a lower level than Depardieu. »

The second plaintiff’s lawyer did not respond to Reuters’ request for comment.

The process against Depardieu can become the most significant process « #Az also » in France, where the protest movement against sexual abuse is gaining momentum similar to that in the United States.

There are signs lately that this trend is changing.

Last month, the French court found film director Christoph Ruja guilty of sexual abuse over actress Adel Enel when she was a minor.

French director and actress Judith Godresh, who, like Enel, has become a major voice in the French movement « #I also, » said the processes leading to progress.

« One of the wonderful things that happen is that women who dare to speak against famous and influential men are in most cases not perceived as crazy, » Godresh said.

However, Godres said it was still unusual for men to talk in the French cinema industry.

Last week, a parliamentary committee questioned several well -known actors, directors and producers on the topic of sexual violence in cinema. Most men, including the famous actor Jean Dujardine, wished the hearing to be held at closed doors.