“A contempt for the words of women”: actress Nora Hamzawi firmly opposes the release of Jacques Doillon’s film

Norza Hamzawi opposes the release of Jacques Doillon's film, in which she starred. dpa – Soeren Stache

This Tuesday, February 20, 2024, actress Nora Hamzawi, present in the new film by Jacques Doillon, opposed the release of "CE2", via words said on the social networks.

French cinema is shaken by multiple controversies, most recently concerning the directors Benoît Jacquot and Jacques Doillon, after the accusations of rape by Judith Godrèche. Nora Hamzawi, actress and comedian, who has a main role in “CE2” by Jacques Doillon, firmly opposed the continued release of the film, reports the Huffington Post.

"I do not support this decision"

The filming of Jacques Doillon's film took place four years ago, but the release should be done soon, which is why the 40-year-old actress decided to take part in the film. #39;express on an Instagram story.

"I do not support this decision which, in my opinion, represents contempt for the words of women", she wrote in reaction to this choice of maintenance. "What is happening in the world of cinema, and which I hope extends to other environments is essential and important. This is the priority thing to support today", continued actress Nora Hamzawi.

This reaction follows accusations since the beginning of February by Judith Godrèche, who filed a complaint against the French director for "rape of a minor aged 15&nbsp ;years per person in authority".

Judith Godrèche will speak at the Césars

 After Benoît Jacquot, Judith Godrèche accuses Jacques Doillon of having abused her when she was 15 years old. The first time, the facts would have taken place& nbsp;"in Jane Birkin". "No one didn't see it and I didn't tell anyone about it, she assures. According to Judith Godrèche, the second attack took place in 1989 on the set of the film The 15-year-old girl, in which she plays the main role.

When she filed a complaint against Benoît Jacquot on Tuesday February 6, the actress also filed a complaint against Jacques Doillon, indicates France Info .

This Friday, the 49th César ceremony will take place, for the occasion, the actress will speak live on sexual and gender-based violence, announcement < em>Le Parisien. Judith Godrèche will also be interviewed by the Senate women's rights delegation, according to information from BFMTV.