In Paris, a lawsuit is underway over the famous French actor Gerars Department, who is accused of sexual harassment on the filming of the movie "Green Windows" in 2021. The actor, who has gained popularity due to his roles in numerous films, now responds to charges that can significantly affect his reputation and career.
During the hearing on March 25, 2025, the 76-year-old department acknowledged that his behavior was aggressive. The actor confessed that he used vulgar expressions and grabbed one of the women who was on the playground. However, he categorically denied the accusations of sexual harassment, explaining his behavior "bad mood" due to hot weather on the set. Department also added that his actions had no sexual implication.
According to a woman who blames the actor, the departments behaved "like crazy." She stated that the actor was "pleased with what scared her" and noted that his behavior on the site was not just aggressive but also psychologically abused.
The trial continues and will end on March 27. The consideration of this case draws attention not only in France but also around the world, since Gerard Depardieu is one of the biggest movie stars of the present, and his participation in such cases can have important consequences for his career.
This case is the first when the actor is triggered by the court in connection with the charges of sexual harassment. Given the large scale of the case, it raises various reactions in the public, and remains a question of how the court will evaluate his behavior in the context of law and moral norms.
Depardie has become a figure of world popularity in the 1990s, but his participation in the lawsuit can now affect his further career. Prolonged consideration of this issue can call into question not only the reputation of the actor, but also the public confidence in the major movie stars that are charged with sexual crimes.
