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The French National Assembly voted this Thursday to create a parliamentary inquiry commission aimed at combating sexual violence in film. This initiative follows actress Judith Godrèche’s appeal. Deeply moved, she attended the vote, marking a significant victory for the #MeToo movement in the film industry.
The French actress, even better known since her recent commitments, filed a complaint against two directors for abuse during her adolescence. This courageous move culminated in the creation of the commission. Lawmakers, mostly women, unanimously supported the resolution.
"It is time to stop rolling out the red carpet for abusers," said Francesca Pasquini, who initiated the request. The commission will be tasked with assessing the situation of minors and adults in film, live performance, and fashion, identifying the loopholes that enable abuse, and making recommendations.
The debates revealed no major disagreement among the parties, resulting in a rare political consensus. The commission’s scope of inquiry was expanded by the culture committee to include adults as well.
The commission’s first session is scheduled for May 20, with a conclusion expected six months later. Judith Godrèche expressed her gratitude on social media, welcoming the start of a "new day" for all victims of sexual violence.