Renowned Filmmakers Jacquot and Doillon Accused of Sexual Abuse, Placed in Custody

Entertainment | July 1, 2024, 8:15 a.m.

French filmmakers Benoît Jacquot and Jacques Doillon have been placed in police custody for questioning after being accused of historical sexual abuse. Actress Judith Godrèche has alleged that Jacquot raped her as a child, and that Doillon sexually assaulted her, both incidents occurring during her youth. The filmmakers have denied these allegations and their lawyers have criticized their detainment. Jacquot and Doillon are prominent figures in the French film industry, with Jacquot directing since the 1970s and Doillon known for films like The 15 Year Old Girl and Rodin. The accusations have sparked a joint investigation, with Godrèche filing a complaint against Jacquot earlier this year. The case has brought attention to the issue of sexual abuse in the film industry and the legal complexities surrounding such allegations.