VIDEO. “Despite the years, it doesn't work”: Sandrine Rousseau breaks down in the middle of a commission of inquiry into sexual violence in cinema

This Thursday, December 12, 2024, during the commission of inquiry into sexual violence committed in the artistic and media sectors, Sandrine Rousseau burst into tears.

Deep emotion at the National Assembly this Thursday. Several hearings were conducted during the day as part of the commission of inquiry into sexual violence committed in the cinema sector. It is chaired by the Green MP Sandrine Rousseau, who came to tears in the middle of the session, reports the Huffington Post.

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Not the only one in politics

While for many months, women who are victims of sexual violence in the world of cinema have been speaking out, other sectors are also affected, such as politics. More recently, Sandrine Josso was the victim of chemical submission by a senator, but Sandrine Rousseau was also the victim of violence.

“I was the object, or rather the subject, I think of one of the first investigations in France into sexist and sexual violence in the political world for once”, recalls the Green MP, referring to the accusations of sexual assault against former Vice-President of the National Assembly and MP Denis Baupin.

Although the investigation has since been closed due to the statute of limitations, Sandrine Rousseau still seems very moved, and even breaks down during the commission of inquiry. “When people speak… And despite the years, it doesn't work… There is a… A great vulnerability of people and the seriousness of these investigations is the only protection. You [journalists, editor's note] have a lot of responsibility in the seriousness of the investigation, because that's the only thing that will protect the victim who speaks”, she said in the courtroom.

This commission, chaired by Sandrine Rousseau, follows Judith Godrèche's statements after her complaints of rape against directors Benoît Jacquot and Jacques Doillon.