July 1st 2024.
In recent news, two French filmmakers, Benoît Jacquot and Jacques Doillon, have been taken into police custody following allegations of sexual assault made by actress Judith Godrèche. These allegations were first brought to light in February of this year when Godrèche filed complaints against both directors. According to French media, the two men have been questioned at the Paris branch of France's Brigade for the Protection of Minors.
Godrèche, who opened up about her experiences of sexual abuse in the French cinema industry as a teenager, has accused both directors of sexual assault. She stated that she started a relationship with Jacquot in the late 1980s when she was just 14 years old and he was 40. However, she now criticizes this relationship, claiming that she was under his control and accusing him of "rape with constraint."
In her filing, Godrèche also accused Doillon of "rape with violence," referring to his alleged actions both on and off the set of the 1989 movie, The 15 Year Old Girl. She claims that he first abused her at the age of 15 at his partner Jane Birkin's house. "No one saw it and I didn't tell anyone about it," she shared in an interview with France Inter.
The second alleged incident occurred on the set of The 15 Year Old Girl, where Godrèche starred as the lead role in a movie written and directed by Doillon, who also had a part in the film. Godrèche claims that Doillon "groped" and "made out" with her during a love scene. She also revealed that Birkin, Doillon's partner at the time, was on set, which was "an extremely painful situation for her."
In France, individuals accused of a crime can be held in police custody for up to 48 hours. However, both Jacquot and Doillon's lawyers have denounced this measure. Godrèche, on the other hand, has voiced her desire for real progress in France amid the #MeToo movement. She emphasized that "women are still being considered as objects" and hopes for a change to occur.
"I won't let go," Godrèche declared. "I'm still accepting interviews because I'm waiting to see change and for people to take action." In light of this ongoing situation, if you have any information or a similar story to share, please reach out to us via email, by calling 020 3615 2145, or through our Submit Stuff page. We would love to hear from you.
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