Gérard Depardieu: feminists criticize Emmanuel Macron for defending the actor
Gérard Depardieu: feminists criticize Emmanuel Macron for defending the actor
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Feminist personalities have criticized French President Emmanuel Macron for his defense of actor Gérard Depardieu.
In an interview, President Macron said that Depardieu was the target of a "manhunt" and added France's highest distinction, the Legion of Honor, should not be taken away.
Depardieu was accused of sexual assault or harassment by 13 women and was filmed making obscene remarks in a documentary released this month.
He denies any wrongdoing.
Speaking to French television on Wednesday, Mr Macron said Depardieu was "a great actor" who "makes France proud".
A documentary released this month showed Depardieu sexually harassing a translator and making sexual comments about a 10-year-old child. In response, the Prime Minister of Quebec withdrew Depardieu from the honor of the National Order of the Canadian province on December 13.
But Mr. Macron declared that the Legion of Honor - France's highest honour, which Depardieu received in 1996 - was "not there to moralise". He added that the Legion should not be withdrawn from Depardieu based on "reports".
Depardieu was placed under judicial investigation for suspicion of rape and sexual assault in 2020.
Feminist personalities have criticized French President Emmanuel Macron for his defense of actor Gérard Depardieu.
In an interview, President Macron said that Depardieu was the target of a "manhunt" and added France's highest distinction, the Legion of Honor, should not be taken away.
Depardieu was accused of sexual assault or harassment by 13 women and was filmed making obscene remarks in a documentary released this month.
He denies any wrongdoing.
Speaking to French television on Wednesday, Mr Macron said Depardieu was "a great actor" who "makes France proud".
A documentary released this month showed Depardieu sexually harassing a translator and making sexual comments about a 10-year-old child. In response, the Prime Minister of Quebec withdrew Depardieu from the honor of the National Order of the Canadian province on December 13.
But Mr. Macron declared that the Legion of Honor - France's highest honour, which Depardieu received in 1996 - was "not there to moralise". He added that the Legion should not be withdrawn from Depardieu based on "reports".
Depardieu was placed under judicial investigation for suspicion of rape and sexual assault in 2020.
Image source, AFP
