French feminists have said they believe the #metoo campaign could mark a turning point on attitudes towards sexual predation in a country long seen as soft on the issue.
Roman Polanski stands accused of several sexual assaults and is wanted by the US for underage sex. Paris-based Cinematheque Francaise's showcase of the director's work is getting slammed by women in the wake of the Harvey Weinstein scandal.
Film producer Weinstein says he is to sue the 'New York Times,' over report the producer reached eight settlements with women.
A third woman, identified only as Robin, has come forward to say Roman Polanski sexually assaulted her in 1970's.
Raped by the director when she was 13-years old, Samantha Geimer has long said she wants the case over. However, this will be the first time that she will give testimony to that effect.
The court upheld an earlier verdict that the filmmaker cannot be extradited to the US.
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