The commission of inquiry covered audiovisual media, advertising and major victims – libération

The commission of inquiry into sexist and sexual violence in cinema requested by Judith Godrèche will ultimately not focus on underage victims in cinema, fashion and live entertainment.

This is a significant expansion of its mission. Ecologist MP Francesca Pasquini announced that the commission of inquiry into sexist and sexual violence in cinema she launched in March would ultimately focus not only on the big screen, live entertainment and fashion, but also on audiovisual media and advertising . In addition, the scope of the investigation will be expanded so that the focus will not only be on underage victims as planned, but also on adult victims. An announcement that comes especially when filmmaker Philippe Lioret is accused of sexual assault and abuse of power by ten actresses.

If the Culture and Education Committee of the National Assembly approved on Tuesday April 9th ​​the establishment of this investigative commission – by expanding its scope of inquiry – MPs will have to officially approve its establishment on May 2nd.

On March 14, Francesca Pasquini tabled a motion for a resolution calling for the creation of a commission of inquiry “to assess the situation of minors working in the cinema, performing arts and fashion industries”, “to identify the mechanisms and errors that enable possible abuse and violence” on these children during their professional activities “in training and in vocational preparation institutions”, and from “To give recommendations”. This proposal was co-signed by 75 parliamentarians from nine different political groups.

She responds to a request from Judith Godrèche, actress who has become a leading figure in the fight against sexual violence against children in cinema since her complaint against directors Benoît Jacquot and Jacques Doillon for actions “Rape of a minor” This led to the initiation of an investigation in Paris. The two filmmakers denied the allegations against them and Jacques Doillon filed a defamation complaint against the actress.