Pierre Arditi knew it from the outset: by choosing to publicly defend Nicolas Bedos, he will definitely “(make) enemies”. But too bad ! Guest of Anne-Élisabeth Lemoine in C à vous this Saturday February 17, 2024, the 78-year-old actor, who experienced major health problems a few months ago while he was in full performance with Muriel Robin, wanted to remember the filming of the series Alphonse, which Nicolas Bedos designed, and of which he has wonderful memories. Unfortunately, the series, although critically acclaimed, was broadcast in catimini due to accusations against the director, and did not receive the expected success. No matter: Pierre Arditi would like to salute “a magnificent and totally atypical work” and was full of praise for the one who will appear in court next September.
“Nicolas is in turmoil. He admitted a certain number of things which are serious, but which are not rape, I think” began Pierre Arditi, who made a point of recalling the principle of presumption of innocence, which is an immutable right in France and in which he believes more than anything: “Justice will say what it has to say”. However, if the facts he admitted were to be heavily condemned by the courts, Pierre Arditi hopes that this potential conviction will not end his career: “I can’t imagine that we would ruin the career of this guy who has absolutely crazy talent.” However, he wanted to qualify his remarks, arguing that “Women are right to revolt against behaviors that are no longer acceptable” and that talent and fame “don’t (allow) everything”.
He faces five years in prison and a fine of 75,000 euros.
As a reminder, Nicolas Bedos is accused
of “sexual assault while drunk”, by a young woman of 25 years old. She claims to have been attacked in a Parisian club. Facts that the son of Guy Bedos admitted, and for which he faces five years of imprisonment and a fine of 75,000 euros. But a second case will also be judged next September, since another woman accuses him of “sexual harassment” and “sexual assault”, of which the filmmaker is said to have been guilty between June 2018 and May 2023. He also faces the same penalty. Verdict in seven months.