Actor Judith Godrèche urges French film industry to face up to sexual abuse at César awards ceremony

French actress Judith Godrèche has accused film director Benoit Jacquot, 77, of sexual violence. She claimed that their first sexual encounter occurred when she was underage, which is the legal age of consent in France. However, Jacquet denied any allegations of violence towards her. In response to Godrèche's accusation, a leftist union held a protest outside the Cesar Awards venue. Godrèche spoke publicly about her experience and urged others to speak out against abusive powerful men in the film industry. She stated, "We can decide that men accused of rape no longer rule the cinema." The audience remained silent during her appearance.