Head of France’s cinema body to face trial over alleged sexual assault of his godson

Activists call for Dominique Boutonnat to step down saying allegations undermine his ability to lead change

Dominique Boutonnat, the head of France’s top cinema institution, is to be tried in June on charges of sexually assaulting his godson, prosecutors said on Wednesday.

The announcement comes as French cinema reels from a renewed #MeToo reckoning that has seen several big names, including acting legend Gérard Depardieu, accused of sexual abuse.