The release of Jacques Doillon’s next film has been delayed following Judith Godrech’s allegations.

Jacques Doillon’s next feature film, CE2, which was scheduled for release on March 27, has been pushed back, it has been revealed. French movie. The 79-year-old director is currently in legal trouble following a sexual assault lawsuit filed by actress Judith Godrech. The filmmaker denies the facts and has also filed a complaint against the actor for defamation.

Initially, producer Bruno Pesseri held back the film’s release, against the advice of lead actors Nora Hamzav and Alexis Manenti. The latter separates himself from this decision.

“When we decided to keep this date, we hoped to distinguish between the facts of Jacques Doyon 40 years ago and the film, which is the fruit of the work of a team, a large part of which was not born 40 years ago. We were wrong. Today, it appears neither possible nor desirable to maintain this release date.”said Bruno Pesseri, quoted by Le Film Français.

“Now is not the right time”

“There is no time left, but the theatrical release will not be questioned. The film is not a single author’s work, but a collective work. Everything cannot disappear because of the director’s accusation.”continues the producer.

“The release of Jacques Doillon’s film, in which I acted four years ago, is on hold. This decision is an affront to women’s speech. What is happening in the world of cinema, and which I hope extends to other environments, is essential and important. Support is the priority today.”– said Nora Hamzavi on Instagram.

Bruno Pesseri answered the actor: “The choice to keep the release date wasn’t disdain for women’s voices, as we said. It was respect for the work of the team Nora was part of. And when she wants what’s happening in cinema to spread. In another setting, she’s forgetting the subject of CE2, bullying in schools, which Awareness is very important if we want to live in a less tolerant society against all kinds of attacks.The producer explained.

“Difficult Current Context”

“I come from exploitation and cinephilia. Many exhibitors have questioned the possibility of releasing the film. I do not believe that they have expressed a desire for censorship. They are concerned about the existing context, which makes it difficult to exhibit the film. The work of the exhibition is necessary to offer to the public. They should be able to challenge their programmatic choices without fear.”

“We could not discuss the issues from our perspective only, our decision to postpone takes into account this reality and concern for the protection of the film itself.” There is no question of avoiding or minimizing the allegations against Jacques Doyon. But it is very important that we quickly return to the principles of law, because only the institution of the judiciary gives security to both parties. We cannot make a convicted person “the subject of a complaint or indictment.”Bruno Pesseri concluded.

At this time, CE2 does not have a new release date.