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Unifrance Director Accuses Patrick Bruel of Sexual Assault

3/19/2026

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Daniela Elstner, Unifrance managing director, filed police complaint against Patrick Bruel for alleged rape and sexual assault, confirmed by Mediapart.
Six women accuse Bruel of sexual violence dating 1992–2019.
A separate complaint concerns an alleged rape at the 2012 Dinard British Film Festival.
Bruel's lawyer denies the allegations that Bruel forced anyone into a sexual act.
French prosecutors have opened a formal investigation into the allegations.

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Daniela Elstner, Unifrance managing director, filed police complaint against Patrick Bruel for alleged rape and sexual assault, confirmed by Mediapart.
Six women accuse Bruel of sexual violence dating 1992–2019.
A separate complaint concerns an alleged rape at the 2012 Dinard British Film Festival.
Bruel's lawyer denies the allegations that Bruel forced anyone into a sexual act.
French prosecutors have opened a formal investigation into the allegations.