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Editorial: El País
May 15, 2024
- Four years after the first wave of Me Too in French cinema, the Cannes festival has become the chosen stage to give visibility to the second wave of the movement in France.
- Influential producer Alain Sarde was accused by nine women of rape and sexual assault in the 80s and 90s, adding to a long list of cases in French cinema.
- In France, 94% of rape complaints are dismissed, which is why several personalities are calling for a comprehensive law to fight sexual violence.
- French cinema is criticized for trying to ignore sexual violence allegations and Macron's government is singled out for its passivity in the fight against gender violence.
- Actress Godrèche took courage and drove the creation of an investigation commission on sexual abuses in the audiovisual sector, giving a glimpse of institutional response in France.
Conclusion: The French film industry is facing serious sexual abuse allegations, with little apparent institutional support to eradicate the problem. It is imperative for the industry to take conscience and for the legislative power to respond firmly.