‘Drugged And Abused: No More Shame’; French Documentary Amplifies The Voice Of Gisèle Pelicot’s Daughter Caroline Darian
deadline.comWelcome to Global Breakouts, Deadline’s strand in which, each fortnight, we shine a spotlight on the TV shows and films that have had an impact in their local territory.
The industry is as global as it’s ever been. With breakout hits appearing in pockets of the world all the time, it can be hard to keep track… we’re going to do the hard work for you. This week we profile a powerful documentary film out of France, Drugged and Abused: No More Shame.
It follows Caroline Darian, daughter of Gisèle Pelicot, the French woman drugged and raped by her husband and the people he invited to also abuse her.
Darian narrates the film, which generated a sizable audience for France 2. Gisèle Pelicot’s bravery in waiving her anonymity meant the eyes of the world were on her husband’s trial.
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