The French parliament decided on Thursday to form a commission to investigate sexual and gender-based violence in the film industry and other cultural sectors.
The decision follows a growing number of accusations that French cinema has for too long rejected sexism and provided cover for sexual abuse.
France's National Assembly, or lower house, unanimously agreed to form the commission requested by actress Judit Godres in a speech to the upper house, the Senate, in February.
The 52-year-old actress and director has become a key figure in France's MeToo movement since she accused directors Benoit Jacquot and Jacques Dujon of sexually assaulting her when she was a teenager. Both have denied the allegations.
All 52 deputies present at the vote approved the creation of the commission, which was followed by Godreš from the gallery.
"It's time to stop rolling out the red carpet for bullies," said Greens MP Francesca Paschini.
She said that the new parliamentary commission will be formed on May 13, and that hearings will begin on May 20. The commission has six months to present its conclusions.
The Commission should consider "the position of minors in the various sectors of cinema, television, theatre, fashion and advertising".
Based on Godreš's proposal, the parliamentary committee for culture decided to expand the scope of the investigation to other cultural sectors.
It should "identify the mechanisms and omissions that allow these potential abuses and violence", "establish responsibility" and present recommendations.
"That commission must be successful," Godresh told AFP after the vote.
In a speech on the Senate floor in February, she said it was important to "stop pretending not to know" about cases of sexual violence in order to change things.
She spoke of the "incestuous family in the film industry" which is only a reflection of all families affected by such violence.
Godresh called for the creation of a "more effective control system" that would include a "neutral advisor" on shoots involving minors and an intimacy instructor for sex scenes.
The vote in parliament came a day after actress Isilde Le Bescaut, 41, alleged in her autobiography that Jacques had also "raped" her during a relationship that began when she was 16, but was not ready to press charges.
Godresh filed a legal complaint against the prominent director, alleging abuse that occurred during a relationship that began when she was 14 and he was 25 years her senior.
She also formally accused Duajon of molesting her when she was 15 when she starred in a film he directed.
Several big names in French cinema have been accused of sexual abuse.
The most famous is the actor Gerard Depardieu. A prosecutor said Monday that the actor will stand trial in October on charges that he sexually assaulted two women during the filming of the movie.
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