French actor Gerard Debardio stands in a trial in Paris due to the allegations of sexual assault

Warning: This article may affect those who have suffered from sexual violence or know someone affected by it.

French actor Gerard Depardio tried the Monday in Paris on charges of sexual assault on two women in a group of films, in case he is seen as the potential water gatherings of #Metoo in France.

Depaardieu, 76, accused of touching a 54 -year -old track and 34 -year -old assistant director while filming in 2021 of Green shutters ((Green shutters).

The actor denies any violations. Depaardieu told the judges that he was ready to answer the court’s questions.

“We will be able to appear in a neutral, objective and irreplaceable manner,” his lawyer Jeremy Ajour told reporters who were collected outside the courtroom.

“The truth will be clear and the truth to our side,” he said.

Prosecutors claim that the attacks included obscene observations and inappropriate touch, including an accident in which Depardo allegied his legs of one of the women before he touched them in front of other crew members.

The Associated Press does not name the people who say they have been sexually assaulted unless they agree to identify their identity. No in this case.

A two -day trial was set in October, but it was postponed due to the health of DePardieu. It is expected to judge at a later time.

Depaardieu acquired the shoulder of his lawyer as he quietly wandering in the courtroom. The actor underwent a quadrilateral heart and affects diabetes, according to his lawyer. The medical expert appointed by the court decided that he was appropriate to trial. He is expected to attend the session, with scheduled rest periods.

Karen Dorio Despewt, a lawyer for a prosecutor, said on France information radio that her client “is quietly waiting for the case … because the case is solid.”

Dorio Debolt said that four additional women say they have been sexually assaulted by Depardio in the trial.

This is the first time that DePardieu, one of the most prominent filmmakers in France, has been tried on the allegations of sexual assault. He was publicly accused or in official complaints of misconduct by more than 20 women, but no other case was directed to the court. Some were dropped due to lack of evidence or limitations.

In a separate case, French actor Charlotte Arnold Depardio was accused of raping two rapes he committed in August 2018. In 2020, Depardio was accused of rape and sexual assault in that case, and in August the prosecutors asked to go to trial. The judge has not taken the decision yet.

In an open letter published in Le Figaro in October 2023, DePardieu wrote: “I have never misunderstood, but I did not misuse a woman.”

Before the opening of the trial, activists gathered outside the court. Dozens of “Bruit Qui Court” group of technical music during chanting: “sexual violence, complicit judicial system”.

DePardieu has been out of sight in recent months, and his cinematic career appears to be hanging. But he still has friends in this industry. The actors, Vincent Perez and Vanie Ardant were among those who occupied seats on his side from the courtroom.