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Japan Today
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Japan Today
Cannes bars actor from premiere over sexual assault allegations
The Palais des festivals ahead of the 78th international film festival in Cannes, southern France, Sunday, May 11, 2025. The Cannes film festival runs from May 13 until May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Lewis Joly) By JAKE COYLE The Cannes Film Festival barred French actor Théo Navarro-Mussy from attending the premiere of the competition entry 'Case 137," in what's believed to be a first for the festival in the #MeToo era. Festival director Thierry Fremaux confirmed to the French magazine Télérama that Navarro-Mussy would not be allowed to attend the red carpet premiere of 'Case 137" ("Dossier 137" in France) on Thursday night at Cannes. He has a supporting role in the film. Télérama reported that Navarro-Mussy was accused of rape by three former partners in 2018, 2019 and 2020. The case was dropped last month due to lack of evidence, but Télérama reported the three woman plan to appeal. 'It is because there is an appeal, and therefore the investigation is still active, that the case is not suspended," Fremaux told the French magazine. 'When a legal decision becomes final, the situation changes.' Representatives for Navarro-Mussy didn't immediately respond to requests for comment. Representatives for the Cannes Film Festival referred inquires to Fremaux's comments to Télérama. Navarro-Mussy's attorney, Marion Pouzet-Gagliardi told Télérama: 'I have received no information indicating that any proceedings are ongoing. This proposed complaint with civil party status has, to my knowledge, not been legally filed." The decision marks a shift for the Cannes Film Festival, which has sometimes been criticized for welcoming men accused of sexual misconduct. But some say now that the festival is evolving as the #MeToo movement has made belated inroads into the French film industry. This year's Cannes opened hours after French actor Gerard Depardieu was found guilty of sexual harassment and handed a 18-month suspended prison sentence. When asked about the Depardieu verdict, Juliette Binoche, Cannes jury president, said that 'the festival is following this trend in social and political life.' 'The festival is in step with what's happening today,' Binoche said. '#MeToo took some time to gain strength. We reacted very strongly recently." On Thursday, the French production company of 'Case 137,' Haut et Court, said it last week received a warning about the situation. 'Even though the allegations largely predate the production of the film, we agreed with the festival management that the person in question will not accompany the film to Cannes, out of respect for the plaintiffs and their right to be heard, while also respecting the presumption of innocence of the accused,' the company said in a statement. © Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
French Actor Théo Navarro-Mussy Banned From Cannes Red Carpet Over Rape Allegations
French actor Théo Navarro-Mussy did not join his co-stars on the red carpet for the premiere of their film 'Dossier 137' at the Cannes Film Festival on Thursday, TheWrap has learned. He has been banned from participating due to an impending civil suit against him accusing him of rape, according to local reports. 'Last week, the Cannes Festival management received a warning about an actor who appears in 'Dossier 137' regarding a case dating back to 2023, long before our film was shot. The case in question was dismissed in 2025, but the plaintiffs intend to bring a civil suit in response to the verdict,' movie producers Haut et Court said in a statement to TheWrap. 'Even though the allegations largely predate the production of the film, we agreed with the Festival management that the person in question will not accompany the film to Cannes, out of respect for the plaintiffs and their right to be heard, while also respecting the presumption of innocence of the accused,' they continued. 'The management of the Cannes Festival has been very clear about not providing a platform to any person suspected of sexist or sexual violence. For Haut et Court, these issues are utmost importance to us, so this decision was an obvious one, as it was for [writer/director] Dominik Moll, whose position on these issues has always been very clear.' Cannes Film Festival director Thierry Fremaux told Télérama, who was first to report the news: 'The procedure is still ongoing.' However, Navarro-Mussy's lawyer told the outlet a civil appeal is not underway after the case against the actor from three former partners in 2018, 2019 and 2020 was dropped last month due to lack of evidence. TheWrap has reached out to Navarro-Mussy's team for further comment. Crime drama 'Dossier 137' was written and directed by Moll. It also stars Léa Drucker, Jonathan Turnbull, Mathilde Roehrich, Guslagie Malanda, Stanislas Merhar and Sandra Colombo. It hits French theaters on Nov. 19. The post French Actor Théo Navarro-Mussy Banned From Cannes Red Carpet Over Rape Allegations appeared first on TheWrap.
Metro
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
French actor banned from Cannes over rape allegations in new red carpet rules
Actor Théo Navarro-Mussy was banned from walking the carpet at Cannes 2025 (Picture: Niviere David/ French film star Théo Navarro-Mussy did not walk the red carpet at Cannes Film Festival this year after he was banned from participating. Stars of the upcoming crime drama Dossier 137, which features These included Léa Drucker and Stanislas Merhar, attended the premiere today at the annual film extravaganza. A synopsis for the movie reads: 'When a young man is injured by a flash-ball projectile during the yellow vests protests, Stéphanie, an investigator with the IGPN, is tasked with determining responsibility.' However, one of its cast members, Navarro-Mussy, was noticeably absent from the Palais theatre screening amid an impending civil suit against him accusing him of rape. He has denied the claim. As well as his latest role, Navarro-Mussy is known for his roles in Rachel's Game and A Real Job, both released in 2023. 'Last week, the Cannes Festival management received a warning about an actor who appears in Dossier 137 regarding a case dating back to 2023, long before our film was shot,' producers Haut et Court said in a statement. The French film star was previously accused of rape and violence by three ex partners (Picture:) They added to TheWrap: 'The case in question was dismissed in 2025, but the plaintiffs intend to bring a civil suit in response to the verdict. 'Even though the allegations largely predate the production of the film, we agreed with the Festival management that the person in question will not accompany the film to Cannes, out of respect for the plaintiffs and their right to be heard, while also respecting the presumption of innocence of the accused.' They concluded: 'The management of the Cannes Festival has been very clear about not providing a platform to any person suspected of sexist or sexual violence. 'For Haut et Court, these issues are of utmost importance to us, so this decision was an obvious one, as it was for (writer/director) Dominik Moll, whose position on these issues has always been very clear.' Meanwhile, Cannes Film Festival director Thierry Frémaux, 64, told Télérama, who broke the news, that 'the procedure is still ongoing.' He stars in the new French crime drama Dossier 137 (Picture: Fanny de Gouville/Modds) Frémaux explained that the ban against the actor would be lifted if the case was dismissed or if he was found not guilty. Despite reports, though, Navarro-Mussy's lawyer claimed to the publication that a civil matter is not ongoing. Previously, three of his former partners from 2018, 2019, and 2020 made allegations of 'rape, physical and psychological violence', but the case was dropped last month due to a lack of evidence. According to French news agency AFP, this is the first time an actor has been prohibited from walking a carpet at Cannes due to allegations of sexual abuse. It comes after Cannes chief Fermaux told Variety in April, ahead of the event, that new rules had been added for this year's film selection process. While his co-stars walked the carpet at this week's premiere, he was noticeably absent (Picture: Fanny de Gouville/Modds) The additional clause is 'to guarantee that the films submitted have respected and continue respecting the safety, integrity, and dignity of all contributors and comply with legal obligations.' Developments involving Navarro-Mussy come just days after French film star Gérard Depardieu was found guilty of sexually assaulting two women on set in Paris in 2021. In what has become the country's most high-profile case in the #MeToo movement, the 76-year-old was given an 18-month suspended sentence. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Cannes Bans Actor Theo Navarro-Mussy From ‘Dossier 137' Premiere After Rape Allegations
Cannes Film Festival has banned 'Dossier 137' actor Theo Navarro-Mussy from walking the red carpet at the film's premiere on Thursday night amid accusations of rape and sexual assault. Navarro-Mussy has a supporting role in 'Dossier 137,' one of this year's Cannes competition titles. News of his banning from the red carpet broke ahead of the movie's Thursday evening premiere at the festival's Palais theater. More from Variety Lukas Rinker's Disaster, Survival Thriller 'Frostbite' Closes Sales, Adds Cast (EXCLUSIVE) Catalonia Serves Up Its Best at Cannes Catalan Animation Set for Landmark 2025 A representative for Navarro-Mussy did not immediately respond to Variety's request for comment. 'Dossier 137' producers Caroline Benjo and Carole Scotta, whose Haut et Court backed the political drama, told Variety the allegations against Navarro-Mussy date back to a case that occurred 'well before the film was shot.' 'Even though the alleged facts largely predate the production of the film, we decided with the festival management that the person in question would not accompany the film to Cannes, out of respect for the plaintiffs and for the victims' word, and without prejudice to the presumption of innocence of the accused,' the duo said in a statement. 'The management of the Cannes Film Festival has been very clear about not highlighting any person suspected of sexist or sexual violence. For Haut et Court, these issues are very close to our hearts, so this decision was a matter of course, as well as for Dominik Moll, whose position on these issues has always been very clear.' According to French news agency AFP, this marks the first time an actor has been banned from the festival due to sexual abuse allegations. On Wednesday, French publication Telerama first reported that Cannes chief Thierry Fremaux decided before the festival's opening on Tuesday, along with the film's production team, that Navarro-Mussy would not walk the carpet. Fermaux told Variety in April ahead of Cannes that the festival added a new clause to its regulations this year for films in the official selection 'to guarantee that the films submitted have respected and continue respecting the safety, integrity and dignity of all contributors and comply with legal obligations.' According to Telerama, Navarro-Mussy faces allegations from three former partners of rape and physical violence dating back to 2018, 2019 and 2020. Directed by César Award winner Dominik Moll, 'Dossier 137' is set during France's yellow vests protests and centers on a young man who gets injured by by a flash-ball projectile. Léa Drucker stars as an investigator named Stephanie who is assigned the task of determining who is responsible for the incident. The supporting cast includes Jonathan Turnbull, Mathilde Roehrich, Guslagie Malanda and Stanislas Merhar. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Emmy Predictions: Talk/Scripted Variety Series - The Variety Categories Are Still a Mess; Netflix, Dropout, and 'Hot Ones' Stir Up Buzz Oscars Predictions 2026: 'Sinners' Becomes Early Contender Ahead of Cannes Film Festival
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
French Actor Théo Navarro-Mussy Banned From Cannes Red Carpet Over Rape Allegations
French actor Théo Navarro-Mussy did not join his co-stars on the red carpet for the premiere of their film 'Dossier 137' at the Cannes Film Festival on Thursday, TheWrap has learned. He has been banned from participating due to an impending civil suit against him accusing him of rape, according to local reports. 'Last week, the Cannes Festival management received a warning about an actor who appears in 'Dossier 137' regarding a case dating back to 2023, long before our film was shot. The case in question was dismissed in 2025, but the plaintiffs intend to bring a civil suit in response to the verdict,' movie producers Haut et Court said in a statement to TheWrap. 'Even though the allegations largely predate the production of the film, we agreed with the Festival management that the person in question will not accompany the film to Cannes, out of respect for the plaintiffs and their right to be heard, while also respecting the presumption of innocence of the accused,' they continued. 'The management of the Cannes Festival has been very clear about not providing a platform to any person suspected of sexist or sexual violence. For Haut et Court, these issues are utmost importance to us, so this decision was an obvious one, as it was for [writer/director] Dominik Moll, whose position on these issues has always been very clear.' Cannes Film Festival director Thierry Fremaux told Télérama, who was first to report the news: 'The procedure is still ongoing.' However, Navarro-Mussy's lawyer told the outlet a civil appeal is not underway after the case against the actor from three former partners in 2018, 2019 and 2020 was dropped last month due to lack of evidence. TheWrap has reached out to Navarro-Mussy's team for further comment. Crime drama 'Dossier 137' was written and directed by Moll. It also stars Léa Drucker, Jonathan Turnbull, Mathilde Roehrich, Guslagie Malanda, Stanislas Merhar and Sandra Colombo. It hits French theaters on Nov. 19. The post French Actor Théo Navarro-Mussy Banned From Cannes Red Carpet Over Rape Allegations appeared first on TheWrap.
