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Amid the film industry’s support for Gérard Depardieu, the renowned actress Sophie Marceau spoke out to criticize the actor’s behavior on film sets. In an interview with Paris Match, she revisits her decision not to work with him again.
Sophie Marceau particularly remembers the shooting of the film Police when she was 19. According to her recollection, she was subjected to humiliations from Depardieu. His behavior, described as “rude and highly inappropriate,” was then considered normal in the industry. Moreover, she says she was stigmatized when she voiced her displeasure.
However, the actress highlights the positive evolution in the film industry, where women are beginning to speak out openly against such behavior. She stresses that fame, whether Gérard Depardieu’s or Maurice Pialat’s, in no way justifies the mistreatment inflicted on assistants, extras, or crew members.
Although Marceau does not want to testify against Depardieu, she supports women who dare to speak up. And above all, she underscores the need to respect everyone’s dignity, regardless of their status in the film world.