Canal+ Head Says He Will Blacklist Talents Who Petitioned Against Right-Wing Billionaire Owner
Maxime Saada, the head of Canal+, announced that the studio would blacklist over 600 cinema professionals who signed a petition against the influence of right-wing billionaire Vincent Bolloré. The petitioners expressed concerns about Bolloré's control over the French film industry and warned of a potential 'fascist takeover.' Saada criticized the petition as an injustice to Canal+ teams and stated he would no longer work with those who signed it.
- ▪More than 600 French industry figures signed a petition against Vincent Bolloré's influence in cinema.
- ▪The petition warned that Bolloré's control could lead to a 'fascist takeover' of French cinema.
- ▪Maxime Saada announced that Canal+ would blacklist those who signed the petition.
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Maxime Saada Magali Cohen / Hans Lucas / AFP via Getty Images Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment The head of Canal+, France’s largest film producer, has said the studio will no longer work with hundreds of cinema professionals, who signed a petition voicing concern over the growing influence of the studio’s rightwing billionaire owner Vincent Bolloré.
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