Culture minister slams film producer Canal+ for 'disproportionate' response to open letter
French Culture Minister Catherine Pégard criticized Canal+ for its response to an open letter signed by industry professionals against right-wing influence in cinema. The letter, which garnered support from notable figures, prompted Canal+ to threaten a blacklist of its signatories. Pégard expressed hope for dialogue and reason to prevail amid rising tensions in the film industry.
- ▪Canal+ announced it would no longer work with signatories of an open letter against its owner Vincent Bolloré.
- ▪The open letter was signed by 600 industry professionals, including prominent actors and directors.
- ▪Culture Minister Catherine Pégard called Canal+'s response 'disproportionate' and acknowledged the concerns of the film industry.
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French Culture Minister Catherine Pégard speaks at a government questions session at the Assemblée Nationale, in Paris, on May 19, 2026. ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT / AFP France's government, on Tuesday, May 19, waded into a row that has sent shockwaves through the domestic cinema industry after the head of France's biggest film producer, Canal+, said the group would no longer work with signatories of an open letter against right-wing billionaire owner Vincent Bolloré. The petition, initially signed by 600 industry professionals, urged a mobilisation against "the growing grip of the far right" on the film industry under the influence of Bolloré and the Canal+ group.
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