France has long lived its own #MeToo contradiction with a long-held belief in “l’exception culturelle.” That talent, charm, ...

Director Christophe Ruggia was recently convicted of abusing actor Adèle Haenel when she was a minor, though he is appealing; and actor-director Nicolas Bedos, was sentenced for sexual assault.

“They’re husbands. Colleagues. Respected men.” Other recent convictions in entertainment included director Christophe Ruggia, who was convicted of abusing actress Adèle Haenel when she was ...