Jacques Doillon case: accused of sexual violence by several actresses, the filmmaker denounces “a herd effect”

“ I have never had an intimate relationship with Judith Godrèche. » It is with these words that Jacques Doillon dismisses the accusations of which he has been subject for several weeks, after Judith Godrèche filed a complaint against him for “Rape of a 15-year-old minor by a person in authority ».

“I was never attracted to her”

This Wednesday, April 10, the 79-year-old director, in The Parisianmentioned the sexual assault allegations against him for the first time: “ I’ve never been attracted to her. At the time I was living with Jane (Birkin, ed.), with whom I was in love. (…) Nothing happened with Judith neither in an office nor anywhere else. »

The French actress claims she was sexually assaulted on the set of The 15 year old girl, when she herself was 15 years old. According to the complaint she filed, the director took off her sweater and then took it “to attempt” AND “kissed”.

TO Parisianhe defends himself: “ The sex scene Judith Godrèche talks about was written in the screenplay. What we shot is much more modest than expected “. It’s already that.

The multiple accusations? A “pack effect” according to Jacques Doillon

However, after Judith Godrèche’s complaint was filed against Jacques Doillon, several other actresses testified against him. AsAnna Mouglalis, who accuses him of sexual assault after suffering a non-consensual kiss. Or alsoIsilda le Bescowho reported ” psychological or physical violence “. The latter also claims to have been excluded from a shoot after refusing to have sex with Jacques Doillon.

Here too he denies: “ I have never promised a role to anyone nor have I taken advantage of my position as director to obtain sexual favors. In 35 films I once or twice had love affairs with actresses, but I wasn’t a stalker “.

Before continuing : “ Judith Godrèche opened the ball and made me her scapegoat. Other charges followed. It seems that the herd effect described in psychology applies perfectly here “.

The Paris prosecutor’s office has opened a preliminary investigation into the accusations made by Judith Godrèche. Isild Le Besco would also consider filing a complaint against Jacques Doillon.

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