Canal+ has effectively banned hundreds of French cinema professionals for denouncing shareholder Vincent Bolloré's influence. This move, likened to McCarthy's red scare, raises concerns about media consolidation and potential censorship in France's cultural landscape.
The Cannes Film Festival enters its second week with premieres like "L'inconnue" and "Fjord." Stars like Léa Seydoux, Niels Schneider, Virginie Efira, Demi Moore, Sharon Stone, and Heidi Klum graced the red carpet.
Canal+ CEO Maxime Saada announced the company will stop working with hundreds of film industry figures who signed an open letter criticizing the growing influence of right-wing billionaire owner Vincent Bolloré. The signatories expressed fears of a "fascist takeover of the collective imagination" and ideological control over French cinema.
