Classement sans suite

Sexual violences: dimension and prejudices.
Label IMPACT 2024 –Public interest play

“Classement sans suite” is a universal story. It's the story not of one victim of sexual violence, but of all victims, whatever their age, gender, social class, origin or relationship with the aggressor, who decide to lodge a complaint with the police and bring their cases to the Court.

On stage are five actors, each representing a symbol of the judicial process: the victim, the
aggressor (or perpetrator), the victim's entourage, the associations that support the victims, the judicial and police institutions.

The play tells the story of a society whose stereotypes have yet to be deconstructed, and which must continue to fight rape culture. It also tells the story of a justice system that, despite improvements in the way it deals with victims of sexual violence, is still reluctant to make reparation and restore victims' lives.

Luca Franceschi's brechtian staging continually reminds us that the characters in the play are a symbolic representation of a complex reality, which give audience a better understanding of the issues at stake. Thus the actors interrogate themselves on the legitimacy of the words and actions of their characters, and accompany us in a deep reflection on the theme.

Luca Franceschi's brechtian staging continually reminds us that the characters in the play are a symbolic representation of a complex reality, enabling the audience to better understand what's at stake. In this way, the performers position themselves on the legitimacy of their characters' words and deeds, accompanying us in a profound reflection on the theme.

Recognized as a play of public interest by the Cocof, the play raises awareness of the still
little-known extent of the phenomenon of sexual violence. It raises awareness of the extreme trauma experienced by victims, whatever the sexual violence they have suffered, and denounces the shortcomings of legal proceedings as a second victimization experienced by victims.

The play was created in close collaboration with Caroline Poiré, a criminal lawyer specializing in the defense of victims of sexual assault. The lawyer has accompanied the actors on stage since the show's creation, portraying the role of Sophie.