#metoo: The French Resistance
When the #metoo movement spread around the world in 2016, thousands of women followed in France using the hashtag #balancetonporc (expose your pig). But soon using the hashtag became controversial for its vociferousness and created much debate. A tribune defending the right to flirt signed by 100 French women including Catherine Deneuve published in Le Monde newspaper shocked and fuelled the controversy. Men also got involved, complaining about the movement.
Why was #metoo so controversial in France? BBC journalist Helene Daouphars takes us on a trip to her home country where she investigates the resistance French women face when they speak up about sexual harassment and why #metoo didn't take hold there.
She meets with politician Segolene Royal, historian Michelle Perrot, Activists Marie Laguerre, Caroline De Haas and Sandra Muller, students and sociologist to find out.
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Helene DaoupharsDirectorBBC News reports various
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David MoyaDirectorWhite (short film)
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Helene DaoupharsWriterBBC News reports various
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Helene DaoupharsProducerBBC News reports various
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Helene DaoupharsKey Cast"N/A"BBC News reports various
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David MoyaEditorWhite (short film) various other in freelance capacity
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David MoyaCameraWhite (short film) various others in freelance capacity
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Project Type:Documentary
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Runtime:23 minutes
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Completion Date:March 15, 2019
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Production Budget:8,000 GBP
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Country of Origin:United Kingdom
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Country of Filming:France, United Kingdom
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:Digital
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:No
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no event yetLondon
Distribution Information
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BBC World NewsCountry: WorldwideRights: All Rights
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BBC News ChannelCountry: United KingdomRights: Free TV