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Judith Godrèche says the abuse of children and women is stitched into the fabric of the French movie industry. This time, the country seems to be listening more closely.
Actor Judith Godreche on Thursday denounced France's "incestuous" film industry and called for the establishment of a commission of inquiry into sexual violence in the movie industry as she spoke in the Senate upper house.The actor called for the creation of a commission of inquiry into sexual and gender-based violence in the film industry and also for Dominique Boutonnat to be removed from his position as president of the powerful National Centre of Cinema (CNC).
Judith Godrèche has become a leading figure in the fight against sexual violence against children. She filed a complaint, after decades of silence, against the directors Benoît Jacquot and Jacques Doillon. The actress asks “to set up a commission of inquiry into sexual and gender-based violence in the cinema industry’ She would also like “an intimacy coach for scenes that involve” scenes of a sexual nature. The actress has received 4,500 testimonies from victims on an email address that she opened for this purpose.
Actor’s landmark address comes amid claims arts sector has shrugged off sexual abuse for decades
Actor Judith Godreche on Thursday denounced France's "incestuous" film industry, urging authorities to reform French cinema to protect young actresses from sexual violence, in testimony to the Senate upper house.