French cinema faces dispute over Vincent Bolloré's influence and Canal+ funding (politico.eu)

• Canal+ CEO threatened to blacklist 600 filmmakers who signed anti-Bolloré petition.
• Left-wing politicians accused Canal+ of censorship; Culture Minister called reaction 'disproportionate.'
• Canal+ invested €155.6M in French films in 2025; sector fears no alternative exists.

"Canal+ CEO Maxime Saada threatened to blacklist 600 film professionals who signed a petition warning against Vincent Bolloré's growing control over French cinema. The blacklist threat sparked political condemnation from left-wing leaders and highlighted the sector's heavy reliance on Canal+, which invested €155.6 million in French films in 2025. Industry figures worry that Bolloré's right-wing views could eventually distort film funding, but many see no immediate alternative to Canal+'s investment."