“I have been called a coward, even a supporter of the extreme right”: Gilles Lellouche responds to his detractors by invoking Jean Moulin

He hadn’t spoken yet. Monday May 25, Gilles Lellouche spoke on his Instagram account to respond to the controversy that arose during the Cannes Film Festival, following the press conference organized after the screening of the film Moulinin which he plays the main role.

Between two questions on the issues of the film, a daring and challenging film by László Nemes, Gilles Lellouche was questioned by a journalist from Paroles d’Honneur, a media outlet linked to the Party of Natives of the Republic: “Do you think that it is essential today, in order not to betray the memory of Jean Moulin, to resolutely fight the National Rally? “. HASbefore adding: “Do you think that rebellious France, with a majority on the left, is the best bulwark against the far right? “. The actor then replied: “Isn’t your question a little biased?” I don’t have an answer to that, sir.”.

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This distancing had earned him strong criticism, with some accusing him of a lack of courage for not having explicitly condemned the RN, going so far as to rename it “Gilles Lelâche”. Followed by nearly 800,000 subscribers, the 53-year-old actor wrote: “In recent days, a lot of things have been said about me, with violence and insulting shortcuts.” He continues : “By refusing to answer a question that I considered manipulative and biased, I was called a coward, even a supporter of the extreme right. Which, instantly, hastened to support me like the rope supports the hanged man.”

The director of Phew Love However, he would like to clarify his thoughts: “I want to be clear: I have never supported and never will support any party or ideology that advocates hatred, intolerance and discrimination.” Recalling his commitments, he adds: “My past positions speak for me. I will always defend my values ​​of the Republic and the principles that make our country great,” before concluding: “This is precisely the fight that Jean Moulin must wage so that today we can live free.” László Nemes’ historical drama, lasting 2 hours 10 minutes, will be released in theaters on October 28, 2026.