In a high-profile mass rape trial that has gripped France, prosecutors are demanding a 20-year prison sentence for Dominique Pelicot, accused of orchestrating the sexual assault of his wife, Gisèle Pelicot, by over fifty men. The trial has sparked nationwide protests against sexual violence, with thousands taking to the streets to condemn femicides and raise awareness about violence against women. Gisèle Pelicot, who has been vocal about her experience and the resulting trauma to her family, criticized the culture of machismo and cowardice that enables such acts. As the trial reaches its final phase, the impact of this case is expected to trigger broader discussions about changing societal attitudes towards rape and gender-based violence in France.