French actor Gérard Depardieu faces two counts of sexual assault. If convicted, he could face up to five years in prison and a fine of 75,000 euros ($81,000). But more than Depardieu is on trial. For many in France, the case marks a cultural reckoning. Can a nation famed for its culture of seduction — and long criticized for shielding male artists — hold one of them accountable? (March 26)