“He’s a pig”, Philippe Besson does not mince his words against the actor

Tongues are loosened. On the set of the number of C to you broadcast this Wednesday January 10, 2024 on France 5, several personalities have spoken out about the Depardieu affair which has been gaining momentum in recent weeks within the French media landscape. Invited as part of the promotion of the film Bonnard, Pierre and Marthereleased in cinemas the same day, Anouk Grinberg took advantage of this forum to criticize Gérard Depardieu but also the personalities who came to his defense or even President Emmanuel Macron for his comments made a few weeks earlier in C to you.

The actress is not the only personality to have taken the opportunity to react to this affair and speak out about violence against women. This is particularly the case of the writer Philippe Besson, who did not mince his words against the 66-year-old actor at the microphone of Anne-Elisabeth Lemoine. Insisting on the need to respect and listen to the words of women victims of rape and sexual violence, the author left no doubt as to his view of Gérard Depardieu.

Depardieu affair: Philippe Besson reacts to the actor’s “abject” comments

“The only thing that matters to me is women. Gérard Depardieu’s comments in “Complement of investigation” are despicable”began Philippe Besson in front of the France 5 cameras. And to specify with conviction: “No man should feel entitled to the words he says. If a man holds them, he is a pig”. A statement which has the merit of being clear and during which Philippe Besson was insistent. “The words that are being said are the words of a pig”he insists on the set of C to you.

An unfiltered speech which seems to have been well received by a good part of the viewers, some not hesitating to welcome the initiative in comments on the show’s official Instagram account. “Finally, a simple and clear word on the subject of Depardieu”reacted this Internet user on the social network who was joined by a multitude of users of the platform keen to express their approval of the writer’s speech.

“It’s a shame that we don’t also see Anouk Grinberg’s response on the subject: Bravo and thank you,” “Very clear, no ambiguity. Finally a man (public at that) who takes sides. Thank you”or “Ah! THANKS ! Finally a man who doesn’t give us “yes but”! It’s very clear, it’s very fair and it feels good,” we could read in the section reserved for comments on Instagram.

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