French actor Gérard Depardieu faces two counts of sexual assault. If convicted, he could face up to five years in prison and a fine of 75,000 euros ($81,000). But more than Depardieu is on trial. For many in France, the case marks a cultural reckoning. Can a nation famed for its culture of seduction — and long criticized for shielding male artists — hold one of them accountable? (March 26)
Depardieu is on trial, and so is France
French actor Gérard Depardieu faces two counts of sexual assault. If convicted, he could face up to five years in prison and a fine of 75,000 euros ($81,000). But more than Depardieu is on trial. For many in France, the case marks a cultural reckoning. Can a nation famed for its culture of seduction — and long criticized for shielding male artists — hold one of them accountable? (March 26)