Director Christophe Ruggia is on trial in Paris for sexual assault against actress Adèle Haenel, who accused him of harassment and inappropriate behavior when she was a minor. The trial comes five years after Haenel publicly denounced Ruggia’s actions, catalyzing discussions around abuse in the French film industry. Ruggia, who denies the allegations, faces up to ten years in prison if convicted. Haenel’s testimony unfolds the complex dynamics of their relationship during the film ‘Les Diables’ and highlights the isolating conditions of child actors on set.

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