Over half of recent French films include anti-Bolloré petition signatories
A new analysis by Le Monde reveals that more than half of films produced in France in the last five years feature at least one crew member who signed the "Zapper Bolloré" petition. Canal+ CEO had threatened to boycott signatories of the petition, which criticizes media magnate Vincent Bolloré. The petition, published in 2024, gathered thousands of signatures from film industry professionals. Le Monde's database shows over 600 films produced since 2021 include these signatories in their credits. The boycott threat has sparked debate about censorship and media concentration in French cinema.
Key facts
- Over 600 films produced in France in the last five years include a signatory of the anti-Bolloré petition.
- Canal+ CEO threatened to boycott signatories of the 'Zapper Bolloré' petition.
- The petition criticizes media magnate Vincent Bolloré.
- Le Monde conducted the analysis.
- The petition was published in 2024.
- Thousands of film industry professionals signed the petition.
- The boycott threat raises concerns about censorship.
- The issue highlights media concentration in French cinema.
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Institutions
- Canal+
- Le Monde
Locations
- France