Drugged and Abused: No More Shame

52'& 90'

This major documentary follows Caroline Darian, daughter of Gisèle Pelicot, who has achieved worldwide recognition for her courage
in the Mazan rape trial in France. Gisèle Pelicot was drugged for ten years by her then husband who invited dozens of local men to rape
her in her barely conscious state. This sensitively handled and in-depth documentary features Caroline Darian speaking exclusively about her
mother and her experience of the trial, which is a central narrative of the film. For three years, Caroline has fought for victims, exposing drugfacilitated sexual assault as an overlooked crime. She has become a whistleblower, raising public awareness about the role of drugs in
sexual assault, seen as a blind spot in how authorities address sexual violence. Caroline bravely confronts her fears, including confronting her
father and disturbing evidence.
The shocking reality of drug-facilitated sexual assault is revealed in the film as a crime that has long been ignored. With contributions from
MP Sandrine Josso, herself a victim, and medical and legal experts, Caroline calls for concrete political action, better training for police and
the judiciary, and greater public awareness to combat this scourge.