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The debate is raging within French cinema following the rape accusations made by Judith Godrèche against filmmakers Jacques Doillon and Benoît Jacquot. Remarks made by actress Anny Duperey, calling these accusations "exaggerated," have provoked many reactions.
During an appearance on RTL, Anny Duperey expressed reservations about the freeing of speech, suggesting her reluctance toward "belated witch hunts." These comments quickly drew criticism. Actress Alexandra Lamy strongly condemned Duperey’s remarks on X — formerly Twitter — reminding people that the accusations involved criminal acts.
In a scathing message, the actress emphasized the importance of not minimizing victims’ voices. Duperey’s comments were perceived as a lack of solidarity and understanding toward victims of sexual abuse.
Faced with the controversy, Anny Duperey issued a statement to clarify her position. She admits to having awkwardly expressed her intent to temper the media frenzy around these accusations, while affirming her support for victims of abuse.
The case continues, however, to provoke divided reactions within the profession.