Cannes Blacklist: Von Trier, Weinstein, Polanski Among Banned Figures
A France 24 video report examines the unofficial blacklist of the Cannes Film Festival, naming Lars von Trier, Harvey Weinstein, Roman Polanski, and Théo Navarro-Mussy as individuals who have been excluded, boycotted, or deemed controversial. The report questions whether Cannes should more clearly ban controversial figures. The video was published on May 17, 2026.
Key facts
- Lars von Trier is among those banned from Cannes.
- Harvey Weinstein is on the Cannes blacklist.
- Roman Polanski is considered persona non grata at Cannes.
- Théo Navarro-Mussy is also named as banned.
- The report asks if Cannes should more clearly ban controversial figures.
- The video was published on May 17, 2026.
- The source is France 24.
- The report contrasts the glamour of the red carpet with exclusions and boycotts.
Entities
Artists
- Lars von Trier
- Harvey Weinstein
- Roman Polanski
- Théo Navarro-Mussy
Institutions
- Festival de Cannes
- France 24
Locations
- Cannes
- France