For several weeks, the evidence has been overwhelming Abbé Pierre, accused by around twenty women of sexual assault.
Published on 09/18/2024 at 07:39
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In 2023, a biopic was made about Abbé Pierre with Benjamin Lavernhe in the lead role and Frédéric Tellier directing, ” Abbé Pierre: A life of struggle ” Today, the production and crew of the film want to share their support for the victims.
In a statement, the production said: “ These crimes, which shed a completely new light on the fate of Abbé Pierre, were obviously unknown to us at the time we made this film, just as they were unknown to the French. “.
” We condemn these crimes and wish to strongly express our full support for the many victims of Abbé Pierre. “, the team members added.
The film was a success in theaters with 800,000 viewers in France. It was also presented at the Cannes Film Festival. But for several weeks, accusations by about twenty women against the cleric have resurfaced. Some of the facts amount to sexual assault while others may amount to rape.
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