Javier Bardem, Mark Ruffalo, Walter Salles, Isabel Coixet, Annemarie Jacir & Yorgos Lanthimos Sign Anti-Bolloré Letter As Signatures Swell To 3.5K

Melanie Goodfellow· May 21, 2026 · 8:57 PM UTC ·3 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 34 views

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An open letter protesting Vincent Bolloré's control over France's media has gained significant international support. The letter, initiated by French cinema figures, warns of a potential right-wing agenda linked to Bolloré's media acquisitions. While many in the industry sympathize with the concerns raised, some argue there is no evidence of political interference in Canal+'s operations.

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▪The letter titled 'Time To Switch-Off Bolloré' has gathered over 3,500 signatures from international film industry figures.
▪It criticizes Bolloré's acquisition of a 34% stake in UGC, warning of a potential expansion of his influence.
▪Canal+ CEO Maxime Saada responded by stating the company would cease collaboration with the letter's signatories.

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Yorgos Lanthimos, Javier Bardem, Isabel Coixet, Annemarie Jacir, Mark Ruffalo Getty Images An open letter, initiated by members of the French cinema world to protest tycoon Vincent Bolloré’s growing control of France’s media and entertainment sectors, has started to gather international support. Organisers of the letter entitled “Time To Switch-Off Bolloré” announced a raft of international signatories on Thursday evening, including Javier Bardem, Mark Ruffalo, Walter Salles, Ken Loach Isabel Coixet, Annemarie Jacir, Hany Abu Assad, Saleh Bakri, Aki Kaurismaki, Yorgos Lanthimos, Indya Moore, Laura Morante and producer Robyn Slovo, who previously worked with Canal+ subsidiary Studiocanal on Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and How To Stop Time.

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