Gérard Depardieu, 76, was convicted on May 13 for sexually assaulting two women during the filming of 'Les Volets Verts' in 2021. He received an 18-month suspended sentence, a €29,040 fine, and was ordered to register as a sex offender. The ruling is viewed as a landmark decision for the #MeToo movement in France, where over 20 women have accused Depardieu. His defense was criticized for being aggressive and unpersuasive, while the accusers' consistent testimonies were supported by the judges. Despite the conviction, some in the industry continue to back him, although he plans to appeal the verdict.