‘The Unknown’ Director Arthur Harari Stands By Signing Of Anti-Bolloré Letter But Says Has Full Respect For Canal Plus Teams – Cannes
Arthur Harari, director of 'The Unknown', defended his signing of an open letter criticizing Vincent Bolloré's influence on French media. He clarified that his comments were not aimed at the Canal Plus teams, whom he respects. Harari emphasized the importance of addressing the growing concentration of media power and its implications for French cinema.
- ▪Arthur Harari signed an open letter expressing concern over Vincent Bolloré's influence in French media.
- ▪He stated that his comments were not directed at Canal Plus teams, which he respects.
- ▪Harari highlighted the potential threat to the diversity of French cinema posed by Bolloré's growing media control.
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CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 19: Arthur Harari poses during the "L'Inconnue" (The Unknown) photocall at the 79th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 19, 2026 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Aurore Marechal/Getty Images) French director Arthur Harari stood by his signing of an open letter sounding the alarm over Vincent Bollore’s growing influence on the French media and entertainment sectors at the press conference for his Cannes Competition film The Unknown on Tuesday. He emphasized, however, that the action and his related comments in an interview with the Libération newspaper were not directed at the Canal Plus teams. “I can only reiterate what I said. It seems to me that we must call things by their name when they exist.
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