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France's Gang Rape Trial Inspires Haunting New Musical

2/4/2026

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France faces violence as a trial involves 17 men charged with gang rape and human trafficking tied to a porn site.
Gisèle Pélicot’s case follows her husband's 2024 conviction for drugging and facilitating her assault.
The trial inspired a new musical, Dogs, directed by Lorraine de Sagazan, presented as surreal operatic tableaux.
The production aims to evoke exploitation without recreating violence, using projected text and haunting visuals.

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Story summary

France faces violence as a trial involves 17 men charged with gang rape and human trafficking tied to a porn site.
Gisèle Pélicot’s case follows her husband's 2024 conviction for drugging and facilitating her assault.
The trial inspired a new musical, Dogs, directed by Lorraine de Sagazan, presented as surreal operatic tableaux.
The production aims to evoke exploitation without recreating violence, using projected text and haunting visuals.