Accusations Against Roman Polanski and Other Filmmakers Propel France’s MeToo Movement
Following the Nov. 4 publication of an investigation by news website Mediapart, in which Haenel accused director Christophe Ruggia of having sexually harassed her for years from the time she was 12, French stars such as Marion Cotillard, Isabelle Adjani and Jean Dujardin, as well as institutions such as UniFrance and the directors’ guild SRF, have spoken out in support of Haenel and, to a larger extent, all victims of alleged sexual abuse in the movie business.
Before Haenel stepped forward, the impact of #MeToo in France had largely been limited to the creation of the 5050×2020 movement, which fights for gender equality in the film world and has led key festivals such as Cannes, Berlin, Venice and Toronto to sign a pledge to increase female representation in their ranks. Now, steps are finally being considered to curb harassment and abuse.
Speaking out in France can be tough because the country boasts strict libel laws, making it difficult for someone to make a public accusation even when a police investigation is underway.
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