France's film industry is facing a reckoning after Canal+, owned by billionaire Vincent Bolloré, announced it would no longer work with 600 professionals who signed a petition opposing Bolloré and the far right's influence on cinema. The move has highlighted the industry's reliance on the company and sparked controversy. The petition was signed by professionals who oppose the grip of the far right on cinema, and the fallout is ongoing. The incident has sparked a debate about the industry's relat
France's film industry is reeling after its biggest production company – Canal+, owned by right-wing billionaire Vincent Bolloré – announced it would no longer work with some 600 professionals who signed a petition opposing Bolloré and the "grip of the far right" on cinema. The fallout is highlighting some uncomfortable truths about the industry's reliance on company.