France detains two filmmakers over sexual abuse allegations

Their interrogations over the alleged abuse, some dating back to the 1980s and all of which they deny, comes as activists say French cinema has too long provided cover for abuse. An AFP journalist saw Jacquot, 77, and Doillon, 80, arrive at a Paris police station on Monday morning accompanied by their lawyers. Judicial sources said they could be held until Tuesday evening, and potentially be questioned in the presence of their accusers. Judith Godreche, a 52-year-old actor and director, …