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Gérard Darmon Withdraws From La Ciotat Festival Jury After Sex‑Misconduct Allegations

Organizers said public pressure from feminist collectives and reporting by Politis prompted his decision, and Jean‑Pierre Améris will take over as jury president.

Gérard Darmon ne présidera pas le jury du festival du premier film à La Ciotat, qui doit se dérouler à l'Eden du 10 au 14 juin.
Gérard Darmon s'est rétracté de son poste de président du jury du festival du premier film à La Ciotat.
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L'acteur Gérard Darmon, le 5 octobre 2025 à Paris

Overview

  • The Festival du Premier Film announced on May 22 that Gérard Darmon renounced the jury presidency to avoid harming the event and preserve its 'serenity'.
  • Politis published testimony from nine women who said Darmon engaged in a pattern of sexist and sexual misconduct on film sets between 2018 and 2024, allegations he denies.
  • Festival officials said they learned of the reports only after contacting Darmon and initially planned to keep him before mounting public protests from local feminist collectives.
  • Organizers named filmmaker Jean‑Pierre Améris to replace Darmon and confirmed the festival will go ahead at the Eden‑Théâtre in La Ciotat from June 10–14.
  • No criminal complaint has been filed directly against Darmon, though one technician sued his production for failure to provide protection, leaving legal accountability unresolved and public debate over how cultural bodies vet honorees.