French filmmakers Benoît Jacquot and Jacques Doillon detained by French authorities for questioning over historical sexual abuse allegations made by actress Judith Godrèche.

Godrèche alleges Jacquot raped her as a child and Doillon sexually assaulted her in the 1980s.

Detentions took place in Paris on Monday morning.

Lawyers for Jacquot and Doillon have expressed concerns over the necessity of detention during questioning.

The allegations have ignited a #MeToo movement in France, prompting the creation of a commission to investigate sexual and gender-based violence in the film industry.

The ongoing investigation may lead to confrontations between the directors and Godrèche, with potential penalties of up to 20 years in prison.

These developments have caused significant unrest in the French film community, with Godrèche pushing for industry accountability.