Large-scale riots broke out in France, and famous directors reported first-hand on the streets

2026/10/19 07:22

France's worst nationwide riots in decades broke out on the 17th, with radicals setting fire to cars in Paris. (Bloomberg)

[Entertainment Channel/Comprehensive Report] France's most serious nationwide riots in decades broke out on the 17th. The student movement, originally initiated by high school students to protest against the lack of educational resources, merged with the "Yellow Vest" movement and trade unions who were dissatisfied with the soaring cost of living and fuel, and eventually spiraled out of control into bloody and violent conflicts.

According to comprehensive foreign reports, radicals took the opportunity to attack government agencies, ransacked high-end boutiques and supermarkets, and launched attacks on police vehicles and police officers. The police used tear gas and water cannons to suppress the protests, and a total of more than 1,800 people were arrested.

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Japanese documentary director Ryo Takeuchi, who is currently on a business trip in Paris, France, also wrote about the demonstration. He said: "I was drinking coffee leisurely in Paris... Unexpectedly, I was suddenly involved in a riot! Fires were everywhere and explosions continued!" He also expressed horror: "The streets of Paris were filled with thick smoke and deafening explosions."

In addition, Ryo Takeuchi also took photos of smashed bicycles and burning debris on the roadside. "The air is very bad. It's so sad! Such a beautiful Paris has become like this. It's so chaotic! Did it explode? It's too dangerous to go forward. It's safer to take the subway." He revealed that many road sections were blocked and it was impossible to take a taxi. He could only escape on foot dragging suitcases on the streets.

After an arduous 1-hour journey, Takeuchi arrived at another hotel. He collapsed on the bed and said, "This is the most tiring day for me in the past year. What was originally a 1-hour trip turned into 6 hours."

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