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Mint
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Cannes Film Festival: Dossier 137 actor Theo Navarro-Mussy, accused of sexual assault, banned from red carpet premiere
The Cannes Film Festival has made a bold statement on accountability in cinema, banning French actor Theo Navarro-Mussy from attending the red carpet premiere of Dossier 137 amid serious allegations of sexual violence. Navarro-Mussy was expected to appear Thursday (May 15) evening alongside the cast and crew of Dominik Moll's Dossier 137, a Palme d'Or contender that follows a police investigation into alleged brutality. However, Festival Delegate General Thierry Frémaux intervened after learning of official complaints lodged against the actor by three women, involving accusations of rape and both physical and psychological abuse between 2018 and 2020. Although the case was dismissed in April 2025, the plaintiffs have announced their intention to appeal as civil parties, meaning legal proceedings are still ongoing. Speaking to Télérama, the publication that first broke the story, Frémaux said, 'Because there is an appeal and therefore a continuation of the investigation, the case is not suspended.' The decision marks a rare move from Cannes, which has not previously formalised its stance on participants facing allegations of sexual misconduct. Frémaux appears to have drawn on the precedent set by France's César Academy, whose guidelines prohibit individuals under investigation for violent offences from attending or receiving honours until legal outcomes are finalised. A festival spokesperson confirmed the accuracy of the Télérama report, reinforcing Cannes' decision to distance itself from figures facing unresolved allegations. Dossier 137, starring Léa Drucker, premiered at Cannes on May 15 and is slated for French theatrical release on November 19, 2025. The film is written and directed by Dominik Moll.
News24
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News24
Rape allegations trigger red carpet ban for actor as Cannes adopts MeToo-era standards
The Cannes Film Festival barred actor Theo Navarro-Mussy from the red carpet due to sexual assault accusations. While the legal case against Navarro-Mussy was dropped, an appeal is ongoing, with the actor acknowledging the decision. The move reflects increased scrutiny on the industry following #MeToo. The Cannes Film Festival barred an actor in a prominent French film from the red carpet on Thursday because of sexual assault allegations, unveiling a new policy under pressure from lawmakers and activists. Theo Navarro-Mussy plays a police officer in a supporting role in the film 'Dossier 137' by Dominik Moll, which premiered on Thursday in the festival's main competition. According to French magazine Télérama, which broke the news, three former partners accused the actor of rape in incidents that allegedly took place in 2018, 2019, and 2020. However, the case was dropped last month due to a lack of evidence. The three plaintiffs, all actors themselves, told Télérama they planned to appeal and file a civil lawsuit. Cannes Festival director Thierry Frémaux confirmed to Télérama that Navarro-Mussy had been excluded from the world's premier film festival because an appeal was underway. 'The judicial process is still ongoing', Frémaux was quoted as saying in remarks confirmed to AFP by a spokesperson. The treatment of Navarro-Mussy, if it becomes the basis of a consistent policy, would imply that any actor or director under active investigation for sexual assault would be excluded. It would align Cannes with the Cesar Awards, France's equivalent of the Oscars, which announced in January 2023 that nominees convicted of or under investigation for sexual assault would be barred. SEE | The top 10 red carpet looks from Mission: Impossible's glamorous Cannes premiere Navarro-Mussy, 34, who had a breakthrough role in the French medical TV drama 'Hippocrate', denies the allegations, but he told Télérama he understood the decision by festival organisers. He did not join his co-stars, including renowned French actor Léa Drucker, on Thursday as they made their way up the red carpet to the premiere. Inquiry Elsewhere on Thursday, a vice president of one of the parallel film sections at Cannes was suspended after being publicly denounced for sexual violence during an event. The executive from the ACID Cannes section has been suspended pending an investigation, the organisation said. In the past, Frémaux has sought to avoid taking a clear stance on the numerous sexual assault cases that have dogged figures in the film industry, particularly since the #MeToo movement. He faced criticism from some activists in 2023 over the choice of the film 'Jeanne du Barry' to open the festival, which starred Johnny Depp. The movie marked Depp's comeback after a toxic court battle with ex-wife Amber Heard that revealed his turbulent private life involving alcohol, drugs and domestic abuse allegations. The #MeToo movement shook the French film industry from 2017, as it did Hollywood, exposing widespread sexual misconduct and challenging a long-standing culture of silence. A recent French parliamentary inquiry into the entertainment industry, sparked by allegations of sexual abuse by actor Judith Godreche, found that the mistreatment of performers was 'endemic'. Inquiry chair Sandrine Rousseau, an outspoken feminist lawmaker from the Green party, called on the Cannes Festival to set an example when the findings were published last month. 'The Cannes Film Festival must be the place where this shift in mindset happens', she said. 'Worried' Navarro-Mussy said he was 'worried' about his career, adding that he hoped the fact the case against him had been closed was 'taken into account'. 'I have explained myself to the justice system and, at this stage, have been cleared', he told Télérama. His lawyer said that he had not been notified of any appeal against the decision to close the investigation. Moll, the director of 'Dossier 137', told AFP he was unaware of the allegations against the actor before starting to work with Navarro-Mussy, 'and during the film, nothing happened'. Moll's prize-winning previous film, 'The Night of the 12th', tackled the issue of violence against women. He said he was 'very sensitive to this issue'. Allegations of rape between partners are among the most difficult to prove, meaning prosecutors rarely take them to court unless there is clear evidence. French screen legend Gérard Depardieu was handed an 18-month suspended sentence on the opening day of the Cannes Film Festival this year after being convicted of sexually assaulting two women on a film set in 2021. In other firsts at Cannes this year, the festival announced a new dress code that outlaws extravagantly large outfits that clog up the red carpet as well as 'total nudity'.
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.
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 .
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.
