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Karin Viard, a three-time César Award-winning French actress, recently spoke out about sexism in the film industry. Initially invited on the Bonjour! set to promote her new film Madame de Sévigné, she did not hesitate to revisit the comments she had made about inappropriate behavior she says she experienced from Gérard Depardieu.
This statement follows her comments on the C à vous set, where she had already mentioned being the victim of inappropriate behavior from the actor during the filming of Potiche in 2010.
Karin Viard addresses the difficulties women face in the film world, describing harassment situations as part of their everyday lives. She stresses that this behavior is not specific to cinema, but reflects a broader societal issue.
The actress shares with emotion how she long considered these attitudes normal. However, she notes a shift in attitudes thanks to movements like #MeToo, which she believes have helped create a much-needed awareness.