French screen star Depardieu convicted of sexual assault

Around 20 women have accused Depardieu of assault or inappropriate behaviour but this was the first case to come to court. The trial related to charges of sexual assault during the filming in 2021 of Les Volets Verts (The Green Shutters) by director Jean Becker. The plaintiffs were a set dresser, 54, identified only as Amélie, and a 34-year-old assistant director, who accused the actor of sexual assault. Throughout the trial, Depardieu was supported by his daughter Roxane, his ex-partner Karine Silla and actor Vincent Perez. And on Monday, he won public backing from French film star Brigitte Bardot.