The French Film Academy, responsible for France’s top film prizes, has revealed their intention to implement a formal charter aimed at managing allegations of abuse, particularly instances of sexism or sexual misconduct, among its members. This action is part of a larger initiative by the organization to combat and address misbehavior within the French cinema industry.
Under the revised bylaws, individuals facing an official probe for violent acts will have their voting privileges temporarily withdrawn by the Academy Administration. If found guilty, the suspension of their voting rights will continue until they’ve completed their sentence. This is a broadening of the Academy’s policies, initially enacted in 2023, which disallowed anyone indicted or convicted of sexual violence from attending the César Awards ceremony, similar to the Oscars in France. Previously, these regulations were extended to prohibit those under investigation for violent acts from being nominated for the awards.
The French film sector had been reluctant to take action regarding demands from the #MeToo movement to penalize individuals accused of sexual abuse and establish protective structures for victims. However, tensions reached a boiling point when Roman Polanski, who is still wanted by U.S. authorities for the 1977 sexual assault of a minor, won best director at the 2020 Césars for An Officer and a Spy. Polanski’s victory (he did not attend the ceremony) led to several walkouts and a wave of criticism against the academy. Since then, there have been numerous high-profile #MeToo cases within the French industry, with allegations of assault and misconduct leveled against prominent figures like Gerard Depardieu and Dominique Boutonnat, president of the National Film Board (CNC), who was sentenced to three years for sexually assaulting his godson.
Starting from March of this year, I, as a member of the French Academy, will be embracing the principles outlined in our new charter. This means I’m dedicating myself to collective and individual efforts against violence, while ensuring respect for others, the law, and the collaborative essence of filmmaking.
On Thursdays, it was revealed that adjustments would be made prior to the announcement of the 2025 César Award nominations on January 29th. The 2025 César Awards event is scheduled to take place at the Olympia concert hall in Paris on February 28th.
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2025-01-23 22:24