Actor Judith Godrèche urges French film industry to face up to sexual abuse

Star tells audience at prestigious Cesar awards that they need to challenge powerful and abusive men whatever the career risk

Judith Godreche has urged the French film industry to break its omerta on sexual abuse in an unprecedented address to the country's most prestigious awards ceremony on Friday evening.

Godreche, who says she was groomed and raped as a teenager by an acclaimed director, received a standing ovation as she took the stage at the Cesars - the French equivalent of the Oscars.