Now playing Next Culture news #MeToo: French directors Benoît Jacquot & Jacques Doillon detained The two celebrated elderly directors have been arrested over accusations of sexual violence made by at least nine actresses. 01/07/2024
Now playing Next China Journalist and activist in China’s first #MeToo case jailed Huang Xueqin & Wang Jianbing helped spark China’s first #MeToo case in 2018. Working as a freelance journalist, Huang publicised allegations of sexual harassment made by a graduate student against her Ph.D. supervisor at one of China’s most prestigious universities. 14/06/2024
Now playing Next Culture news French actor Édouard Baer accused of sexual harassment and assault In a joint investigation by Médiapart and Cheek, six women testify that they were sexually harassed and assaulted by the French actor, who has offered his “sincerest apologies”. 23/05/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Cannes 2024: Jury president Greta Gerwig on #MeToo and Trump on screen Greta Gerwig and her jury met the press today to discuss their roles as members of the jury, the possible repercussions of the French #MeToo on the festival, and if a film on Donald Trump can be viewed objectively. 14/05/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Cannes boss Thierry Frémaux seeking to avoid any polemic Cannes boss Thierry Frémaux responded to questions from the international press this Monday, a day before the official start of the 77th edition. Here’s what you need to know. 13/05/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Cannes Festival reportedly bracing for bombshell #MeToo accusations The French film industry is bracing itself for further #MeToo revelations about multiple male actors, directors and producers. The rumour mill is exploding, and a dark shadow could very well be cast over this year’s Cannes Film Festival opening. 10/05/2024
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 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 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 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 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 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
Now playing Next Culture news US Rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces fresh sex abuse allegations It is the fourth sexual abuse lawsuit against the hip-hop mogul in recent weeks, whose complainant has kept her name under a pseudonym. Combs denies the allegations and says they are looking for "a quick payday". 07/12/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Aerosmith's Steven Tyler accused of sexual assault A woman has accused Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler of sexual assault. 03/11/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Noel Clarke says he will sue paper over sexual harassment allegations The British actor and director Noel Clarke has vowed to pursue a defamation suit against the newspaper that published an investigation into allegations that he had sexually harassed up to 20 women. 02/11/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Barcelona's Liceu opera theatre appoints 'intimacy director' Renowned intimacy director Ita O'Brien, with HBO and Netflix credentials, is at the helm, overseeing Barcelona Liceu's upcoming production of 'Antony and Cleopatra.' 25/10/2023