WATCH THE VIDEO HERE A magistrate Wednesday charged prominent film director Benoit Jacquot for allegedly raping actors Julia Roy and Isild Le Besco, prosecutors said, in a high-profile MeToo case that has rocked France. The charges come after a flurry of allegations against several men in the French filmmaking industry, which critics say has too long provided cover for abuse. Jacquot, 77, and another filmmaker, 80-year-old Jacques Doillon, were detained for questioning on Monday over alleged sexual abuse of much younger actresses who starred in their films, charges both have denied.
Film director Jacquot charged with raping two actors
