Gad Elmaleh, 52, is starring in a new show, titled Himself. The comedian looks back on his origins, his lack of self-confidence and the accusations of plagiarism which targeted him.

He also mentions the war in Israel and the. accusations of rape targeting Depardieu, Caubère and. Polanski. “I then needed to be known and recognized, to sign autographs. To be different, he admits. This desire for light guided even my love stories”