Cinema #MeToo: senators ask Rachida Dati to end her duties as president of the CNC

The CNC,” an institution where the producers laugh because they will train against sexual violence in an institution where the president is accused of sexual violence », reported Judith Godrèche, Thursday 29 February, during her hearing before the Senate women’s rights delegation.

And for good reason, its president was Dominique Boutonnat indicted in February 2021, accused of sexual assault by his godson. The actress then asked ” withdraw ” of its functions.

A “shameful” retention in office according to the elected representatives

A request also made by the senators. This Friday March 1st, Laurent Lafonthe centrist president of the culture committee and Dominique Veriencentrist president of the delegation for women’s rights, sent a letter to the Minister of Culture Rachida Datiasking him to put an end to the functions of Dominique Boutonnat.

“ We share his belief [de Judith Godrèche, NDLR] when he states that the Trust is a key factor in encouraging victims of this violence to speak out. We therefore ask you to take the necessary measures to terminate your duties. », write the elected officials who attended Judith Godrèche’s hearing.

Near Public SenateDominique Vérien explains the genesis of this letter: “ Laurent Lafon had already found it who is ashamed that Dominique Boutonnat will be reconfirmed at the helm of the CNC in 2022. He saw Judith Godrèche’s hearing and asked me if I wanted to go after him “.

“ During the Caesar ceremony, we clearly felt the desire to return to old and unacceptable practices. VSThis clarity operation that cinema is carrying out does not seem compatible to me with maintaining the employment of Dominique Boutonnat » adds Laurent Lafon.

Dominique Boutonnat took over the CNC in 2019. Despite the ongoing sexual assault investigation, he was reappointed for a second term in 2022.

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