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#MeToo Arrives At French César Awards As Actress Judith Godrèche Makes Impassioned Speech For New Era Of Truth In French Film Biz: “The World Is Watching Us”


Actress Judith Godrèche Makes Impassioned MeToo Appeal Appeal For New Era Of Truth In French Film Biz: "The World Is Watching Us

Actress and director Judith Godrèche made an appeal at the French César Awards on Friday for a new era of truth around the issue of sexual abuse in France ’s cinema world after decades of silence and denial. She went on to build a successful career as an actress at home and recently returned to France after a stint living in L.A., and has since made her TV directorial debut with the A24-backed drama series Icons Of French Cinema laying bare what happened to her as teenager. The fact the César Academy and the Canal+ France, which has the broadcast rights and oversees the awards show, gave Godrèche the opportunity to make her speech at Friday night’s ceremony is sign of things are changing.

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