French directors Benoit Jacquot and Jacques Doillon have been arrested on charges of sexual assault.

French actress Judith Godreche claimed that directors Benoit Jacquot and Jacques Doillon sexually assaulted her when she was 14 years old. The two famous directors have been arrested after being sued by the renowned actress. The two famous figures denied the sexual assault allegations against them.

"NO NEED TO DETAIN THEM FOR QUESTIONING"

The lawyers of the two directors stated that it is not necessary for their clients to be detained for questioning and that they are innocent until proven guilty.

"SILENCE OATH ABOUT SEXUAL ASSAULTS IN THE FRENCH FILM INDUSTRY SHOULD BE BROKEN"

52-year-old actress Judith Godreche, in her speech at the Cesar Awards, also known as the Oscars of France, in February, called for breaking the silence oath about sexual violence and assaults in the French film industry and revealed that she was subjected to sexual assault and abuse by the two directors when she was underage. She urged the victims to raise their voices against the abusive and powerful men in the industry, even if it means risking their careers, and her speech was applauded by the audience.