Gisèle Pelicot, a 72-year-old Frenchwoman, has become an important figure for women's rights. Her story began with a deep personal tragedy. For nearly a decade, her husband, Dominique Pelicot, betrayed her in the worst way imaginable.
Without her knowledge, Dominique would drug Gisèle's drinks, causing her to become unconscious. He then invited dozens of men he found online to come to their home and rape her. Gisèle had no memory of these horrible events because of the drugs.
In 2020, the secret was discovered when police investigated Dominique for a different crime and found his videos. After learning the truth, Gisèle bravely took the evidence to the authorities. This led to a huge trial that shocked the country.
In the end, her ex-husband and 50 other men were convicted of crimes against her. Gisèle chose not to be anonymous, and her courage made her a feminist hero. Her fight was for more than just herself; it was a fight for justice for all women.
Now, she must return to court. One of the men who was convicted is appealing his sentence, hoping to change the court's decision. Gisèle must face this difficult situation again, continuing her fight for what is right.