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Paul Haggis Attends Festival Amid Rape Accountability Backlash

11/27/2025

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Paul Haggis, a filmmaker, was found liable for rape in 2022 and still attended Rome Independent Film Festival.
The appearance coincided with a news conference by two actresses who won a ruling against a theatre director for sexual abuse.
Activists criticize industry acceptance and lack of accountability, citing the Amleta collective's call to end silence.
Proposed legislation to redefine rape stalled in the Senate, signaling Italy's insufficient discourse on consent.

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Paul Haggis, a filmmaker, was found liable for rape in 2022 and still attended Rome Independent Film Festival.
The appearance coincided with a news conference by two actresses who won a ruling against a theatre director for sexual abuse.
Activists criticize industry acceptance and lack of accountability, citing the Amleta collective's call to end silence.
Proposed legislation to redefine rape stalled in the Senate, signaling Italy's insufficient discourse on consent.