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Lucie Lucas, lead actress of the series Clem, recently accused Victoria Abril of sexual assaults. This statement comes in the context of the Gérard Depardieu case, accused of rapes and sexual assaults and which has sparked a heated debate within the film industry.
The controversy erupted following the publication of a column by about sixty artists defending Depardieu, labeled the "last sacred monster of French cinema." Victoria Abril is among the signatories, which provoked a fierce reaction from Lucie Lucas.
On Instagram, she denounced Victoria Abril’s assaults "including sexual."
Lucie Lucas, who plays Abril’s daughter in Clem, expressed her outrage at this situation. She says she remained silent for 15 years in the face of the actions of "degenerate boomers" in the film industry.
This case has highlighted deep divisions within the artistic world. On one side, supporters of Gérard Depardieu; on the other, solidarity with the alleged victims. Charlotte Arnould notably called the column "trash" in reaction to the situation.
Gérard Depardieu faces multiple accusations of rape and sexual assault, involving various women, including actresses Charlotte Arnould and Hélène Darras, as well as Spanish journalist Ruth Baza. This case continues to provoke passionate reactions and deeply divides the French film community.