He turned to writing and directing with the 1975 film The Musician Killer, which starred Anna Karina.

[8][9][10] Following the accusations made by Godrèche, several actresses came forward with allegations against Jacquot, including Julia Roy, Vahina Giocante and Isild Le Besco.

[11] In February 2024, Godrèche filed an official police complaint against Jacquot accusing him of "rapes with violence of a minor less than 15 years old".

[1] Prior to the charge, Jacquot was also placed under formal investigation for claims of raping and sexually assaulting Roy between 1998 and 2000 and Le Besco in 2013.

[2] He would be released from prison that day but ordered to undergo psychological treatment and was barred from contacting his alleged victims and witnesses.