Weinstein has had enough, justice should be served: Binoche
Actor Juliette Binoche has defended embattled producer Harvey Weinstein, saying the courts should decide whether he is guilty of the allegations against him.
It was the allegation against the media mogul, first reported by The New York Times and The New Yorker, that gave birth to worldwide movement of #MeToo against workplace sexual harassment and misbehaviour. Weinstein, the then chief of a production banner, has been accused of sexual harassment and assault by more than 70 women. He has denied all allegations.
According to Variety, Binoche, who is currently serving as the jury head of Berlin Film Festival, said at a press conference that Weinstein always behaved professionally with her.
“I never had problems with him, but I could see that he had problems. As a producer, he was wonderful most of the time. We shouldn’t forget (that), even though it has been difficult for some directors and actors, and especially actresses,” she says.
She says Weinstein has experienced enough trial by people, and adds that it is time to let “justice” prevail. “I almost want to say peace to his mind and heart, that’s all. I’m trying to put my feet in his shoes. He has had enough, I think. Now justice has to do its work,” Binoche said.
The French star has worked with Weinstein in Chocolat (2000) and The English Patient (1996).