
French Actor Gérard Depardieu Stripped of Order of Quebec After Documentary Remarks
Published on December 13, 2023
The Quebec government has stripped French actor Gérard Depardieu of his Order of Quebec after “shocking” comments made by the actor came to light in a documentary film The release of a documentary in France this month showing him repeatedly making obscene sexual remarks and gestures during a 2018 trip to North Korea, has caused the French actor’s behaviour towards women to come under scrutiny once more. The footage, filmed by a professional crew that covered Mr. Depardieu’s visit during the 70th anniversary of North Korea’s formation, was included in an investigative documentary that aired last week on French TV, and some of the clips have gone viral on social media....
