The Cannes Film Festival barred French actor Théo Navarro-Mussy from attending the premiere of the competitors entry “Case 137,” in what’s believed to be a primary for the competition within the #MeToo period.
Festival director Thierry Fremaux confirmed to the French journal Télérama that Navarro-Mussy wouldn’t be allowed to attend the purple carpet premiere of “Case 137″ (“Dossier 137” in France) on Thursday evening at Cannes. He has a supporting position within the movie.
Télérama reported that Navarro-Mussy was accused of rape by three former companions in 2018, 2019 and 2020. The case was dropped final month on account of lack of proof, however Télérama reported the three girl plan to attraction.
“It is because there is an appeal, and therefore the investigation is still active, that the case is not suspended,” Fremaux told the French magazine. “When a legal decision becomes final, the situation changes.”
Representatives for Navarro-Mussy did not instantly reply to requests for remark. Representatives for the Cannes Film Festival referred inquires to Fremaux’s feedback to Télérama.
Navarro-Mussy’s lawyer, Marion Pouzet-Gagliardi informed Télérama: “I’ve obtained no data indicating that any proceedings are ongoing. This proposed grievance with civil get together standing has, to my data, not been legally filed.”
The determination marks a shift for the Cannes Film Festival, which has typically been criticized for welcoming males accused of sexual misconduct. But some say now that the competition is evolving because the #MeToo motion has made belated inroads into the French movie business.
This 12 months’s Cannes opened hours after French actor Gerard Depardieu was discovered responsible of sexual harassment and handed a 18-month suspended jail sentence. When requested concerning the Depardieu verdict, Juliette Binoche, Cannes jury president, stated that “the festival is following this trend in social and political life.”
“The festival is in step with what’s happening today,” Binoche stated. “#MeToo took a while to realize power. We reacted very strongly just lately.”
On Thursday, the French manufacturing firm of “Case 137,” Haut et Court, stated it final week obtained a warning concerning the scenario.
“Even though the allegations largely predate the production of the film, we agreed with the festival management that the person in question will not accompany the film to Cannes, out of respect for the plaintiffs and their right to be heard, while also respecting the presumption of innocence of the accused,” the corporate stated in an announcement.
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