The horrifying details of the case that shook the country, and the local mayor’s reaction, show a refusal to confront abuseAs the horror of how Dominique Pelicot drugged his wife, Gisèle, and allowed at least 83 men to rape her continued to unfold in a…
Edouard Baer says he ‘does not recognise himself’ in allegations of harassment and assault by six womenEdouard Baer, a French actor best known for playing Asterix on screen, has become the latest star to feel the impact of sexual assault allegations as…
I took to the red carpet alongside other activists to highlight sexual violence. Now women of colour need a bigger place in the movement The 77th Cannes film festival reaches its climax on Saturday when all eyes will be on the Croisette, as the winners…
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 Is Britain leading the way in protecting young people and children from the potential traumas of working on a film set…
While this year’s Cannes film festival jury president declared her role ‘a dream come true’, storms over sexual abuse and workers’ rights are expectedThe reviews were gushing on the first day of the 77th Cannes film festival, as Barbie director Greta G…
Writers, actors, journalists and politicians published petition in Le Monde after learning 94% of complaints were dismissed in 2022More than 140 French public figures from literature, film, journalism and politics are calling for the introduction of a…
We helped bring Dominik Feri to justice. His trail should have rattled a complacent political establishmentHe was spoken of as an extraordinary talent. A rising star with a million followers on Instagram, who made politics relevant for younger generati…
The Pamplona ‘wolf pack’ trial exposed the deep roots of sexism – and how all of us must fight itFor three and a half years, we worked in secret. Our families didn’t know what we were doing. Neither did our friends. We were making a film about the case…
Opposition to identity politics isn’t confined to the cultural right.
Activists call for Dominique Boutonnat to step down saying allegations undermine his ability to lead changeDominique Boutonnat, the head of France’s top cinema institution, is to be tried in June on charges of sexually assaulting his godson, prosecutor…
Actor’s landmark address comes amid claims arts sector has shrugged off sexual abuse for decadesThe actor Judith Godrèche has denounced France’s “incestuous” film industry and called for the establishment of a commission of inquiry into sexual violence…
Actor, who has accused two directors of raping her as a teenager, to address France’s most prestigious film awards ceremonyJudith Godrèche, an actor who has accused two high-profile directors of raping her as a teenager, will address France’s most pres…
French actor alleges arthouse film-maker Benoît Jacquot groomed her when she was 14 and he was 39French prosecutors have opened a rape inquiry after the actor Judith Godrèche filed a complaint against the arthouse film director Benoît Jacquot, who she …
Actors, writers and celebs have lined up in defense of Gérard Depardieu, alongside the French president.
For many, he represents the nation’s cultural presence. But he is also a cause célèbre for those frightened by #MeToo and progressive changeI remember the moment my Scottish flatmate showed me a clip of Gérard Depardieu in Le Camion by Marguerite Duras…
A spate of recent scandals might mean the system is working.
Ita O’Brien says producers initially questioned need for her role in staging of Antony and CleopatraLove, lust and power pulsate through Shakespeare’s tale of Antony and Cleopatra. Now, in what is believed to be a first for Spain, so will the concept o…
Until now, women here have struggled to be heard on harassment and abuse. But two controversies in popular culture are changing thatHave you ever dated a German man who happened to be a writer? No? Good for you. Not that I would recommend dating writer…
Former Spanish football federation president prevented from approaching World Cup-winning player Jenni HermosoA Spanish court has imposed a restraining order on the former president of the country’s football federation, forbidding him from communicatin…
The furore over Jenni Hermoso enduring that unwanted kiss after our World Cup victory has opened eyes to misogyny as never before “Se acabó” (in Spanish, “it’s over”). Those words were used by Alexia Putellas and other Fifa Women’s World Cup champions…
