Bolloré's son calls for calm amid 'agitation' over anti-Bolloré petition
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- Around 600 film professionals signed a petition denouncing the growing influence of the far-right in cinema through Vincent Bolloré.
- Cyrille Bolloré, CEO of the Bolloré Group and son of Vincent Bolloré, described the situation as one of
A petition signed by approximately 600 film industry professionals has sparked a debate about the far-right's influence in cinema, particularly through the media conglomerate owned by Vincent Bolloré.
I am really for calm.
Cyrille Bolloré, CEO of the Bolloré Group and son of Vincent Bolloré, addressed the controversy, characterizing the atmosphere surrounding the petition as one of "collective irritation and agitation." He emphasized his personal desire for "calm" and denied any political agenda or "neo-fascist project," calling such accusations a "giant lie."
No, there is no political project.
The petition, published in the newspaper Libération, specifically decried the "growing influence of the far-right" in the film industry, linking it to Vincent Bolloré's business activities. The group he leads holds a significant stake, 30.4%, in the Canal+ television network.
a giant lie
The controversy comes shortly before the opening of the Cannes Film Festival, highlighting tensions within the French film community regarding media ownership and political leanings.
the growing influence of the far-right
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Originally published by Le Figaro in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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