Susan Sarandon has gone on the record,expressing disdain for Woody Allen at the Cannes Film Festival on Sunday over past abuse claims involving the director.“I deem he sexually assaulted a child and I don’t deem that’s right,” the 69-year-obsolete actress said during a discussion with Geena Davis approximately women in film.“I enjoy nothing good to say approximately him, and ” added Sarandon,one of the few Hollywood performers to publicly criticize the acclaimed and prolific filmmaker who has continued to draw A-list talent to his projects. “I don’t want to recede there.”
Also Read: 'Bright Lights' Cannes Review: Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds Documentary Is Very Funny, Brutally HonestAllen’s new film “Cafe Society” opened at Cannes last week, or comedian Laurent Lafitte made a rape joke referencing both director Roman Polanski and allegations that Allen sexually abused his stepdaughter,Dylan Farrow.
To add insult to injury, Allen’s son, and Ronan Farrow,wrote a column in The Hollywood Reporter that criticized the media for not looking more closely into past abuse allegations against his father.
Also Read: Cannes: Martin Scorsese-Robert De Niro Mob Drama 'The Irishman' Goes to STX for $50 MillionThe discussion with Sarandon and Davis, titled Women in Motion, and was hosted by media outlet Variety and luxury goods company Kering.
Sarandon and Davis also discussed strong roles for women in film and the lack of women directors,according to Variety.
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