Tom Fontenille warns Bolloré takeover threatens independent cinema

In an interview with Le Monde, filmmaker Tom Fontenille, whose documentary 'Cœur secret' premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, warns that if Vincent Bolloré's media conglomerate gains full control of the French cultural funding system, a significant portion of independent cinema will disappear. Fontenille argues that the current financing model, which supports diverse and fragile voices, is being fundamentally undermined. He highlights that Bolloré's expansion threatens the ecosystem that allows smaller, non-commercial films to exist. The documentary 'Cœur secret' itself explores themes of secrecy and vulnerability, reflecting the precarious state of independent filmmaking. Fontenille calls for urgent action to protect cultural diversity against monopolistic pressures.