Footage of Gerard Depardieu ‘molesting’ an extra on film set is revealed by French TV investigators

French investigators have published previously unseen footage that appears to show actor Gérard Depardieu touching a young extra on the set of the 2013 film *Turf*. The footage has renewed attention on allegations against the actor and appears to challenge his claim that he has never touched a woman without her consent.

The extra, identified as Olivia, was 22 when the scene was filmed in 2011; she told investigators Depardieu repeatedly touched her despite her attempts to move his hand. The director said she approached him in tears and that he reprimanded Depardieu, while multiple witnesses reportedly supported her account. Depardieu has been accused of sexual violence by 22 women, denies wrongdoing and is appealing a separate assault conviction carrying an 18-month suspended sentence.