French far-right threatens to abolish CNC film funding body
The Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée (CNC), a key institution for French cinema funding for nearly 80 years, is under threat from the far-right Rassemblement national (National Rally) party. If the party comes to power, it could abolish the CNC, which has been essential for financing many French films. The CNC provides financial support to the film industry through taxes and levies, and its removal would severely impact French cinema production.
Key facts
- CNC is a key institution for French cinema funding
- CNC has existed for nearly 80 years
- Far-right Rassemblement national party targets CNC
- Abolition could occur if party comes to power
- CNC finances many French films
- Funding comes from taxes and levies
- Removal would impact French cinema production
- Article published in Le Monde on May 15, 2026
Entities
Institutions
- Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée
- Rassemblement national
- Le Monde
Locations
- France