“Consent,” an adaptation of Vanessa Springora’s bestselling book which sparked a belated #MeToo moment in France, has lured major distributors while thriving at the local box office and stirring social media buzz.
Represented in international markets by Paris-based outfit Snd, the film marks the sophomore outing of Vanessa Filho whose debut feature “Angel Face” stars Marion Cotillard and played at the Cannes Film Festival.
Inspired by Springora’s real-life story, “Consent” tells the story of a teenage girl who is manipulated and sexually abused by a celebrated writer in his 50s. Although Springora doesn’t name him in her book, “Le Consentement,” the story revolves around Gabriel Matzneff, the renowned author of “Under 16 Years Old,” among his many books promoting sex with minors.
Published in January 2020, “Le Consentement” sent shockwaves in France where it sold more than 300,000 copies and went on to be released in 30 countries across the globe.
Represented in international markets by Paris-based outfit Snd, the film marks the sophomore outing of Vanessa Filho whose debut feature “Angel Face” stars Marion Cotillard and played at the Cannes Film Festival.
Inspired by Springora’s real-life story, “Consent” tells the story of a teenage girl who is manipulated and sexually abused by a celebrated writer in his 50s. Although Springora doesn’t name him in her book, “Le Consentement,” the story revolves around Gabriel Matzneff, the renowned author of “Under 16 Years Old,” among his many books promoting sex with minors.
Published in January 2020, “Le Consentement” sent shockwaves in France where it sold more than 300,000 copies and went on to be released in 30 countries across the globe.
- 11/4/2023
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
Screen’s team looks at which titles are lining up for a potential slot in either Official Selection or one of the parallel sections.
Speculation is mounting about which titles could make the line-up for the 76th edition of the Cannes Film Festival, which runs May 16-27 this year.
The submission process for Official Selection officially closes on March 21, ahead of the traditional Paris press conference in mid-April (the date is currently to be confirmed).
As filmmakers, producers and sales agents scramble to submit final titles, Screen’s team assesses which films from around the world are lining up for...
Speculation is mounting about which titles could make the line-up for the 76th edition of the Cannes Film Festival, which runs May 16-27 this year.
The submission process for Official Selection officially closes on March 21, ahead of the traditional Paris press conference in mid-April (the date is currently to be confirmed).
As filmmakers, producers and sales agents scramble to submit final titles, Screen’s team assesses which films from around the world are lining up for...
- 3/7/2023
- by Louise Tutt¬Jeremy Kay¬Mona Tabbara¬Rebecca Leffler
- ScreenDaily
The film is directed by Vanessa Filho and stars Kim Higelin, Laetitia Casta and Jean-Paul Rouve.
Snd, the film arm of France’s M6 broadcasting group, has boarded Vanessa Filho’s Consent (Le Consentement), the big-screen adaptation of Vanessa Springora’s bestselling book Consent: A Memoir that ignited a national scandal and even helped to change French law.
The story details how a 14-year-old girl fell for and was sexually abused by a then 50-year-old acclaimed writer. The film is based on Springora’s real-life story as the teenage muse of one of the country’s most celebrated authors, Gabriel Matzneff.
Snd, the film arm of France’s M6 broadcasting group, has boarded Vanessa Filho’s Consent (Le Consentement), the big-screen adaptation of Vanessa Springora’s bestselling book Consent: A Memoir that ignited a national scandal and even helped to change French law.
The story details how a 14-year-old girl fell for and was sexually abused by a then 50-year-old acclaimed writer. The film is based on Springora’s real-life story as the teenage muse of one of the country’s most celebrated authors, Gabriel Matzneff.
- 2/3/2023
- by Rebecca Leffler
- ScreenDaily
Le Consentement
The filming taking place in May of last year, Vanessa Filho‘s sophomore film will leave no audience member unscathed. Based on Vanessa Springora‘s autobiographical book about being groomed and sexually abused, Le Consentement (Consent) features Jean-Paul Rouve, Kim Higelin and Laetitia Casta. This could be a drama that burns down whatever fest it preems at – and we are presuming this will follow the path of Filho’s debut film – Gueule d’ange (aka Angel Face) and hit the Croisette. Her 2018 debut with Marion Cotillard landed in the Un Certain Regard section in Cannes. Filho reteams with Windy Production’s Carole Lambert and Moana Films’ Marc Missonnier.…...
The filming taking place in May of last year, Vanessa Filho‘s sophomore film will leave no audience member unscathed. Based on Vanessa Springora‘s autobiographical book about being groomed and sexually abused, Le Consentement (Consent) features Jean-Paul Rouve, Kim Higelin and Laetitia Casta. This could be a drama that burns down whatever fest it preems at – and we are presuming this will follow the path of Filho’s debut film – Gueule d’ange (aka Angel Face) and hit the Croisette. Her 2018 debut with Marion Cotillard landed in the Un Certain Regard section in Cannes. Filho reteams with Windy Production’s Carole Lambert and Moana Films’ Marc Missonnier.…...
- 1/11/2023
- by Eric Lavallée
- IONCINEMA.com
The jury in Harvey Weinstein’s Manhattan criminal trial completed a second day of deliberations on Wednesday without reaching a verdict.
Throughout the day, the jury received a readback of the testimony and cross examination of key witnesses Miriam Haley and Rosie Perez; emails between Haley and Weinstein, and verbal clarification of the first two felony counts against Weinstein. The jury also requested communications between Weinstein and the defense’s first witness, film producer Paul Feldsher, as well as all emails mentioning actress and Weinstein accuser Annabella Sciorra.
Since Tuesday, the 12-person jury has been deliberating over the five felony counts against Weinstein: two counts of predatory sexual assault and one count each of a first-degree criminal sexual act, first-degree rape, and third-degree rape. He has pleaded not guilty.
Also Read: Inside the Harvey Weinstein Jury's Tricky Task and Why They Can't Find Him Guilty on All 5 Counts
Earlier in the day,...
Throughout the day, the jury received a readback of the testimony and cross examination of key witnesses Miriam Haley and Rosie Perez; emails between Haley and Weinstein, and verbal clarification of the first two felony counts against Weinstein. The jury also requested communications between Weinstein and the defense’s first witness, film producer Paul Feldsher, as well as all emails mentioning actress and Weinstein accuser Annabella Sciorra.
Since Tuesday, the 12-person jury has been deliberating over the five felony counts against Weinstein: two counts of predatory sexual assault and one count each of a first-degree criminal sexual act, first-degree rape, and third-degree rape. He has pleaded not guilty.
Also Read: Inside the Harvey Weinstein Jury's Tricky Task and Why They Can't Find Him Guilty on All 5 Counts
Earlier in the day,...
- 2/19/2020
- by J. Clara Chan
- The Wrap
French filmmaker Christophe Ruggia has been detained and questioned by police investigators over accusations made by actress Adele Haenel.
As reported in November, Portrait Of A Lady On Fire actress Haenel stated that The Devils director Ruggia sexually harassed her from the age of 12 after being cast in one of his films. She initially said she would not pursue legal action as she believed “justice ignores” victims in her situation, but reversed this decision and filed an official police complaint later that month.
Paris prosecutors opened an initial investigation last year, and this week they detained and questioned Ruggia on accusations of sexual assault and harassment of a minor by a person in authority, according to reports in Afp and French network Lci television.
Ruggia initially responded by denying any wrongdoing, but has since asked Haenel to forgive him for his conduct. He was expelled from French directors’ guild Srf in response to the allegation.
As reported in November, Portrait Of A Lady On Fire actress Haenel stated that The Devils director Ruggia sexually harassed her from the age of 12 after being cast in one of his films. She initially said she would not pursue legal action as she believed “justice ignores” victims in her situation, but reversed this decision and filed an official police complaint later that month.
Paris prosecutors opened an initial investigation last year, and this week they detained and questioned Ruggia on accusations of sexual assault and harassment of a minor by a person in authority, according to reports in Afp and French network Lci television.
Ruggia initially responded by denying any wrongdoing, but has since asked Haenel to forgive him for his conduct. He was expelled from French directors’ guild Srf in response to the allegation.
- 1/14/2020
- by Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
Following the recent accusations against the filmmakers Christophe Ruggia and Roman Polanski, France is having a third belated #metoo moment with the scandal surrounding Gabriel Matzneff, a French writer who’s been critically revered even though he’s bragged about having sex with teenagers for four decades.
Matzneff, now 83, is the author of “Under 16 Years Old,” among his many books promoting sex with minors. He just wrote a new book, “The Lover at the Arsenal,” published by the leading French publishing house Gallimard.
Gallimard has now pulled all of Matzneff’s books, including his latest, according to media reports.
The scandal erupted immediately after the publication on Jan. 2 of “The Consent,” a book written by Vanessa Springora, who recounts how she was manipulated by V., a powerful man in his 50s, when she met him at the age of 14 and got involved with him. She also recounts her disillusionment when...
Matzneff, now 83, is the author of “Under 16 Years Old,” among his many books promoting sex with minors. He just wrote a new book, “The Lover at the Arsenal,” published by the leading French publishing house Gallimard.
Gallimard has now pulled all of Matzneff’s books, including his latest, according to media reports.
The scandal erupted immediately after the publication on Jan. 2 of “The Consent,” a book written by Vanessa Springora, who recounts how she was manipulated by V., a powerful man in his 50s, when she met him at the age of 14 and got involved with him. She also recounts her disillusionment when...
- 1/7/2020
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
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