France’s top film producer says it will blacklist figures who petitioned against rightwing billionaire
Summary
The head of Canal+, France’s largest film producer, said the company will stop working with hundreds of cinema professionals who signed a petition against Vincent Bolloré, a rightwing billionaire who owns Canal+ and other media outlets. The petition warned that Bolloré’s control of French cinema could limit diversity and promote far-right ideas.Key Facts
- More than 600 people in French cinema signed a petition against Vincent Bolloré’s influence in the film industry.
- Signatories include actors and directors like Juliette Binoche and Arthur Harari.
- The petition expressed concern that Bolloré could control film financing, production, and distribution by owning Canal+ and cinemas.
- Vincent Bolloré owns Canal+, StudioCanal, CNews channel, Europe 1 radio, and a Sunday newspaper.
- Canal+ CEO Maxime Saada said the petition was unfair to Canal+ staff and announced a blacklist of signatories.
- Some filmmakers and writers have protested Bolloré’s influence in media and publishing.
- Bolloré denies using his media businesses to push political ideas, saying his goal is financial and cultural promotion.
- The controversy is part of a wider debate about media control and political influence in France.
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