Gérard Depardieu Faces Paris Court in Sexual Harassment Trial

The actor denies allegations of inappropriate conduct during a 2021 film production, as his defense lawyer challenges the investigation's validity.

The trial, centered on allegations of sexual harassment by two women during the filming of 'Les volets verts' in 2021, began in Paris on March 24, 2025.
The plaintiffs accuse Depardieu of inappropriate touching and making obscene remarks on set, with complaints filed in early 2024.
Depardieu, 76, denies all charges, claiming the accusations are fabricated and part of a media and judicial conspiracy.
His defense lawyer, Jérémie Assous, criticized the investigation and sought to annul the trial due to alleged procedural flaws, which the court did not accept.
Public protests outside the courthouse emphasized support for the plaintiffs, with the trial seen as a critical moment for France's #MeToo movement.