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While Lelouch kept Abittan in the film, the actor faced repercussions elsewhere; his one-man show "Pour de vrai" was postponed, leading to rumors of significant financial losses.

Lelouch’s choice highlighted the ongoing debate within the French film industry regarding how to handle projects featuring actors facing serious legal allegations. By choosing to let the justice system take its course rather than pre-emptively "canceling" a performance, Lelouch reinforced his personal philosophy of prioritizing human loyalty and the legal presumption of innocence over commercial or social pressure. While Lelouch kept Abittan in the film, the

In January 2022, veteran French director Claude Lelouch drew significant media attention by refusing to remove actor Ary Abittan from his 50th film, L'amour c'est mieux que la vie ( Love is Better Than Life ), following the actor's indictment for rape in November 2021. The Context of the Decision In January 2022, veteran French director Claude Lelouch

Describing himself as a "faithful friend," Lelouch stated that friendship has "meaning" and that he would not "abandon" a colleague during a time of crisis. Artistic and Professional Impact In January 2022