Actor Pierre Richard and singer Carla Bruni supported actor Gerard Depardieu as he faced sexual harassment allegations. Newspaper Le Figaro He published a letter in which 50 French artists and bohemians expressed their support for Depardieu and condemned “lynching and hatred towards him”.
The letter states that Gerard Depardieu is one of the greatest actors and “the last sacred giant of cinema”. Cultural figures emphasize that the principle of the presumption of innocence must be respected and express their hope that justice will do what is necessary.
They also call for Depardieu’s importance to French culture not to be forgotten and draw attention to his extraordinary contribution to the history of art. The actor is seen as an integral part of the story and continues to enrich it. “To give it up would be a tragedy, a defeat, the end of art and the end of all of us,” leading French cultural figures said.
The letter emphasizes that no one can erase the results of Gerard Depardieu’s work and that they are the mirror of the era.
The artists also state that they do not intend to engage in controversy and that they trust in justice.
In December, a scandal broke out about the world-famous artist. 13 women accused Depardieu is sexually assaulted. The French President sided with the actor.
He was formerly the star of the Fast and Furious movies. accused in violence.