One year ago, December 7, 2023, Further investigation published a new issue entitled The fall of the ogrein which Actor Gérard Depardieu is accused of rape and sexual assault. In this investigative magazine, viewers were able to discover testimonies from several alleged victims, but also extracts considered particularly shocking.
In a documentary filmed by Yann Moix, during a visit to North Korea, we hear Gérard Depardieu making inappropriate comments and sexualizing a 10-year-old girl. “Women love to ride horses. Their clits rub against the pommel of the saddle there. Ah well they enjoy a lot. They're big bastards“, he said in front of the camera.
Jean-Pierre Castaldi: “I don’t talk about that with him”
Last October, the accused was called to appear before the Paris Criminal Court, but the trial was ultimately referred to the March 24 and 25, 2025. That day, the 75-year-old actor did not attend the hearing. According to his lawyer Jérémie Assous, Gérard Depardieu suffered from quadruple coronary bypass surgery and diabetes. “Unfortunately, his doctors have prescribed a ban on attending today.” he declared.
Guest on the Jordan Deluxe show this Monday, December 9, actor Jean-Pierre Castaldi talked about Gérard Depardieu, to whom he is very close. He admits to speaking to him regularly, even if the two men never discuss the trial. “I don't talk about that with him. I knew him, he was 19, we started our careers together“he specifies.
Jean-Pierre Castaldi talks about his friendship with Gérard Depardieu
“So what are you talking about with Gérard Depardieu on the phone?”questions Jordan Deluxe, curious. “Of what he does with his boats in Türkiye, of his vineyards…”Jean-Pierre Castaldi responds vaguely. “Where is he today? Does he no longer come to France?” says the host.
To which he responds: “The last time I had him, he was in Constantine with his vineyards, he looked after boats, he had boats in Türkiye, I don't know…”. He continues by testifying to his friendship towards him. “You understand, I don’t want to take a position, but a friend remains a friend, whatever happens. I like this guy“he concludes.
