French actor Gerard Depardieu said that 50 cultural figures of the country who signed a statement in his defense after accusations of sexual harassment would support him. RTL radio station reports this.
“I think this is a very brave behavior on the part of the signatories,” Depardieu said.
He also expressed his satisfaction with the publication of the letter. According to him, he did not ask anyone to sign the letter.
Previously actor Pierre Richard and singer Carla Bruni came out for support actor Gerard Depardieu is facing sexual harassment allegations. Le Figaro newspaper 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.
He was formerly the star of the Fast and Furious movies. accused of violence.
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Source: Gazeta
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