Sofiane Bennacer, the French actor who stars in Valeria Bruni Tedeschi’s Cannes competition title “Forever Young” (“Les Amandiers”), has been indicted on multiple charges of rape and violence.Bennacer was part of the 32 emerging actors shortlisted for best newcomer at the Cesar Awards, France’s equivalent to the Oscars, which will be held in March.
But in the wake of the indictment, the Cesar Academy pulled Bennacer out of the nominations process.The Cesar Academy had previously said it would temporarily withdraw his name from the shortlist during the judicial process, but they decided on Friday that he will no longer be a part of it.Four complaints have been filed against Bennacer.
Three former girlfriends are accusing him of rape, and a third of violence.
Out of these complaints, three formal investigations have been launched.Bennacer took to social media to claim his innocence.
“Does the presumption of innocence still exist?
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