Published 12:46 IST, December 16th 2019

Harvey Weinstein: I made more movies about women than any filmmaker

Harvey Weinstein recently in an interview ahead of his trail got candid about the allegations against him and also spoke about his deteriorating health.

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Harvey Weinstein, who is soon set to present himself in court due to sexual assault allegations against him, recently spoke about ongoing case in an interview. He got candid regarding allegations against him and also talked about contribution he has made to film industry. Read on to kw more about this story.

Weinstein gets candid ahead of trial

sexual assault allegations against former film producer Harvey Weinstein changed functioning of film industry and Hollywood altoger. In October 2017, more than 80 women made sexual assault allegations against Miramax Films founder. se allegations and aftermath of case saw a major shift in film industry and or industries as well. Movements like 'Time’s Up' and '#MeToo' gained momentum. Amidst se allegations and upcoming trial, Harvey Weinstein spoke about case in an interview with a media portal.

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In interview, Harvey Weinstein talked about how he made more movies directed by women and about women more than any or filmmaker. He said that se films were made more than 30 years ago. In interview, Harvey Weinstein stated that he pioneered this aspect of filmmaking much before it turned into a trend or vogue.

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He furr claimed that his work has been forgotten and all of it has been eviscerated because of what happened ( case of sexual allegations). Harvey Weinstein is currently facing allegations from more than 80 women. se women reportedly have been sexually harassed or assaulted by former film producer. Harvey Weinstein is also facing rape accusations from 14 women separately.

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During his Manhattan court appearance, Weinstein was seen relying heavily on a walker. So, during interview, Harvey revealed that his back ailments were t an exaggeration. He stated that his last operation was a major one. He also added furr in interview that he wants New York City to recognise what he has done instead of what he has become. Harvey Weinstein and his board members recently reached a tentative $25 million civil settlement with accusers. Weinstein is set to go on trial on January 6.

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12:02 IST, December 16th 2019