https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from France in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Mounting accusations of sexual harassment against the actor are finally forcing a debate about sexism and sexual violence in French cinema https://www.thelocal.fr/20231213/fall-of-the-ogre-depardieu-sparks-metoo-moment-in-french-cinema Wed, 13 Dec 2023 15:23:10 +0100 fall-of-the-ogre-depardieu-sparks-metoo-moment-in-french-cinema Allegations of sexual violence in France have exploded since the Harvey Weinstein scandal broke new figures reveal, with victims feeling empowered to report their attackers. https://www.thelocal.fr/20171114/complaints-of-sexual-violence-rocket-in-france Tue, 14 Nov 2017 10:53:38 +0100 complaints-of-sexual-violence-rocket-in-france French rapper Orelsan, known as the ‘French Eminem’ was convicted of insulting speech and incitement to violence on Friday over his violently misogynistic lyrics. The hip-hop star had been pursued in the courts by several feminist groups since 2009. https://www.thelocal.fr/20130531/feminists-sue-french-eminem-for-violent-lyrics Fri, 31 May 2013 19:52:00 +0200 feminists-sue-french-eminem-for-violent-lyrics