Now playing Next Culture news Harvey Weinstein: Prosecutors seek retrial as early as September US prosecutors plan to retry Harvey Weinstein after his 2020 conviction for rape was overturned in New York. The shamed movie mogul could face a fresh trial as early as September. 02/05/2024
Now playing Next Europe News After scandal-stained term, rules to clean up EU parliament weakened As a mandate riddled with allegations of corruption, undue influence and misconduct among EU lawmakers draws to an end, the European Parliament has tried to push through reforms designed to bring the next chamber in line. 26/04/2024
Now playing Next Culture news New York court overturns Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction In a 4-3 decision, the New York Court of Appeals overturned the verdict due to witnesses called by prosecutors who alleged they were assaulted by Weinstein but were not part of the trial. 25/04/2024
Now playing Next Culture news How is #MeTooStandUp shaking up the French comedy scene? The #MeTooStandUp campaign, which denounces sexist and sexual violence in the world of comedy, plans to shake things up. Because sexual and sexist harassment is no laughing matter. 19/04/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Here’s why you need to stay away from Roman Polanski’s ‘The Palace’ The 90-year-old's most recent film ‘The Palace’ has finally secured French distribution. Here’s why you should avoid it at all costs. 28/03/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Roman Polanski to face trial in US on rape lawsuit in 2025 Director Roman Polanski is sued over more allegations of sexual assault. He will face a civil trial in Los Angeles in 2025 for allegedly raping a teenager in 1973. 13/03/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Roman Polanski on trial in Paris on defamation charges The controversial filmmaker goes on trial in Paris for defamation after describing British actress Charlotte Lewis's accusations of sexual assault against him as an "odious lie". 05/03/2024
Now playing Next Culture news What is the new French campaign #MeTooGarçons? Is France facing a watershed moment for all those who have been silenced in the entertainment industry? The #MeTooGarçons campaign may be a small step in that direction, but it has certainly given male victims of abuse a voice. 02/03/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Godrèche calls for investigation into sex crimes in French cinema Judith Godrèche is leading a push for a reckoning about sexual abuse in France's world-renowned cinema industry 29/02/2024
Now playing Next Culture news New Year's Resolution: Stop making Bridget Jones films A fourth Bridget Jones film will begin filming this spring - but does the world really need to meet Miss Jones again? 27/02/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Actor calls on French film industry to face sexual abuse Judith Godrèche accused directors Benoît Jacquot and Jacques Doillon of abuse including rape. 24/02/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Why is Spain setting up a unit against gender violence in culture? The idea comes weeks after allegations were made against Spanish film-makers Carlos Vermut and Armando Ravelo. Vermut was accused of sexual violence and Ravelo of making sexual advances to a minor. 16/02/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Saint Agata: The woman who "said no" to patriarchal power, even in death Every year, during the first week of February, the Italian city of Catania in Sicily marks the Feast of Saint, the third-largest religious celebration in the world. This year is different however from all the others because the saint has become the symbol of the fight against gender-based violence. 10/02/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Spain's first MeToo breaks through a still 'fearful' film industry The message of "total support for the victims" has been unanimous, but condemnation of Spanish director Carlos Vermut's behaviour is less widely shared. Why is the industry still "cautious"? 08/02/2024
Now playing Next Culture news French actress Judith Godrèche files rape complaint against director Judith Godrèche accuses Benoît Jacquot of “predation” and “violent rape of a minor under 15 years old committed by a person in authority.” 07/02/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Pornographic deepfakes of Taylor Swift spark calls for new legislation Why are searches for the world’s most famous pop star blocked on X, and how is the issue creating uproar straight to the White House? 29/01/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Gérard Depardieu assault charge dropped due to statute of limitation The sexual assault complaint by actress Hélène Darras was dismissed by a French court. Depardieu is still fighting a separate rape charge and dozens of accusations of assault. 23/01/2024
