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Arthur Harari on Cannes Competition Film and Political Stance

festival-fair · 2026-05-21

Arthur Harari, director of the Cannes 2026 competition entry "L'Inconnue" starring Niels Schneider and Léa Seydoux, has commented on the controversial open letter "Zapper Bolloré," which he signed. He describes the text as "contestable à plusieurs titres, notamment dans son timing" but insists on the urgency of naming the far-right's intentions. Harari is known for films exploring souls in transit.

Key facts

  • Arthur Harari signed the open letter 'Zapper Bolloré'.
  • Harari finds the letter contestable in its timing.
  • He stresses the need to name far-right intentions.
  • His film 'L'Inconnue' is in competition at Cannes 2026.
  • The film stars Niels Schneider and Léa Seydoux.

Entities

Artists

  • Arthur Harari
  • Niels Schneider
  • Léa Seydoux

Institutions

  • Le Monde
  • Cannes Film Festival

Locations

  • Cannes
  • France

Sources