Filmmaker Christophe Ruggia was found guilty of sexual assault on French actor Adèle Haenel when she was between 12 and 15 in the early 2000s. Haenel accused Ruggia of inappropriate touching during the filming of 'Les Diables.' Ruggia was sentenced to two years under house arrest and a two-year suspended sentence. Haenel has been vocal about the issue of sexual abuse in French filmmaking.
French actors accuse arthouse film director Benoit Jacquot of rape, including when they were minors, amidst growing allegations of abuse in the French film industry.
The 77th Cannes Film Festival opened with an honorary Palme d'Or for Meryl Streep and Greta Gerwig leading the jury. The festival features films like 'The Second Act' and 'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga'. #MeToo moment in French film industry addressed. Festival workers threaten strike. Iranian filmmaker flees to Europe after prison sentence. Last year's Cannes produced three Oscar best picture nominees.