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Reuters
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Reuters
Cannes bans actor from red carpet over sex assault allegations
CANNES, France, May 15 (Reuters) - The Cannes Film Festival has banned French actor Theo Navarro-Mussy from appearing on the red carpet for Thursday's premiere of French competition film "Case 137" due to sexual assault allegations against him. Festival director Thierry Fremaux told Telerama magazine on Wednesday that he had decided, along with the film's producers, to exclude the actor because the courts had not issued a final ruling in the case. A joint complaint by three former partners accusing Navarro-Mussy of rape was dismissed by prosecutors last month for lack of sufficient evidence, according to his lawyer. The complainants, also actors, plan to file a new complaint, Telerama reported. Navarro-Mussy's lawyer, Marion Pouzet-Gagliardi, told Reuters that to date, there was no indication that any proceedings would continue, and that no new complaint had been formally recorded yet. Prosecutors did not immediately respond to a request for comment. A festival spokesperson referred Reuters to Fremaux's Telerama interview when asked to confirm the red carpet ban, which is believed to be the first of its kind. Navarro-Mussy has a small role in the detective drama directed by Dominik Moll. The festival's director told Telerama that he was also waiting to find out more about a report concerning another film personality that had recently come to his attention. Beginning this year, Cannes requires producers to guarantee that films submitted respect the safety, integrity and dignity of all contributors. The festival has faced criticism in the past for not doing more to embrace the #MeToo movement that has exposed men accused of sexual harassment in fields including entertainment, politics and business. Fremaux's decision comes in the same week that actor Gerard Depardieu was found guilty of sexually assaulting two women on a film set in the highest-profile #MeToo case to come before judges in France. Depardieu has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing, and his lawyer said he would appeal the court's decision.
Washington Post
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Washington Post
Cannes bars actor from premiere over sexual assault allegations in a shift for the festival
CANNES, France — 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 assault 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. ___ For more coverage of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, visit .
The Independent
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
In a shift for the festival, Cannes bars actor from premiere over sexual assault allegations
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.
