Gerard Depardieu doc sends shockwaves through French film industry
Gerard Depardieu: The Fall Of The Ogre was broadcast on France 2.——————————– Source: Gerard Depardieu doc sends shockwaves through French film industry | News | Screen
French filmmakers warn that ‘far-right cyber-raids’ are torpedoing their movies
French filmmaker Mehdi Fikri has accused far-right cyberactivists and TV pundits of scuppering the launch of his police violence drama “After the Fire”, reviving talk of the influence of online rating platforms and politicised commentators in shaping movies’ fortunes. Source: … Continued
Gerard Depardieu Faces New Sexual Assault Complaint
Gerard Depardieu, who has already been indicted on rape charges in connection to a 2018 case, is facing more sexual assault allegations in a new complaint, Variety has confirmed. Source: Gerard Depardieu Faces New Sexual Assault Complaint
Former French President François Hollande Joins ‘Silex & the City’
“Silex & the City” is adapted from the comic book series by the same name created by French cartoonist Jul, which has sold over a million copies. The animated series, meanwhile, has been a hit on Franco-German network Arte, airing … Continued
500 French Cinema Figures Get Behind Silent March In Paris For Peace
Juliette Binoche, Marion Cotillard and Jacques Audiard are among 500 French cinema professionals to have signed an open letter in support of a silent march for peace in Paris this Sunday. The initiative – created in response to the Israel-Hamas … Continued
‘Frenchie Shore’ Sparks Criticism From Country’s Culture Minister for Being Too Sexually Explicit: ‘Borderline Porno’
“Frenchie Shore,” the local adaptation of the popular American reality show “Jersey Shore,” rivaled Ridley Scott’s historical epic “Napoleon” as November’s most polarizing entertainment topic in France. Source: ‘Frenchie Shore’ Sparks Criticism for Being Too Sexually Explicit