Gerard Depardieu's Trial: A Landmark #MeToo Moment in France

French actor Gerard Depardieu faces trial over alleged sexual assaults on a film set, marking a significant case in France's #MeToo movement. Depardieu, who has denied the allegations, is set to address the court. The trial highlights changing attitudes towards sexual violence in the country.

French actor Gerard Depardieu is set to appear in court as his trial over alleged sexual assaults begins on Monday, thrusting the renowned movie star into the center of France's broader reckoning on sexual violence.

Depardieu, a prominent figure in French cinema, has been accused by two women of sexual assault during a 2021 film shoot for "Les Volets Verts." He has consistently denied any wrongdoing, according to his lawyer Jeremie Assous.

The trial, expected to last up to three days, underscores France's evolving attitudes towards sexual violence, as incidents such as these push the #MeToo movement to new heights within the nation.