Gerard Depardieu, a 76-year-old French actor, was convicted of sexual assault, receiving an 18-month suspended sentence coinciding with the Cannes film festival. His trial revealed the truthful accounts of two female technicians who accused him of serious misconduct. Throughout proceedings, Depardieu displayed an unsettling ignorance and lack of understanding regarding contemporary societal changes surrounding the #MeToo movement. Notably, actor Fanny Ardant defended him passionately in court, emphasizing his talent, despite the serious criminal allegations against him and the general societal shift toward accountability.
"Unrepentant, uncomprehending, lamenting that he didn't understand this new world, Depardieu pretended to be physically frailer than he was, and lacked gravitas."
"Fanny Ardant delivered a passionate monologue about the art of acting, arguing Depardieu is a genius at giving his characters depth and richness."
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