Instagram/Patrick Bruel Celebrity French film exec Daniela Elstner files police complaint, accusing actor Patrick Bruel of 1997 attempted rape and sexual assault. March 20, 2026 AceShowbiz - In a significant development within the French entertainment industry, Daniela Elstner, who serves as the managing director of the prominent French cinema and TV export agency Unifrance, has officially filed a police complaint. The complaint targets the well-known French actor and singer, Patrick Bruel, accusing him of attempted rape and sexual assault.