Mark Ruffalo, Javier Bardem, Ken Loach Sign Letter Protesting French Right-Wing Media Mogul
A petition against French media mogul Vincent Bolloré has garnered significant international support from prominent figures in the film industry. The signatories, including actors Mark Ruffalo and Javier Bardem, criticize Bolloré's influence over the French media landscape, particularly his far-right leanings. The petition has gained over 3,500 signatures and aims to raise awareness about the potential impact of Bolloré's media empire on upcoming elections in France.
- ▪The petition was initiated by around 600 French film professionals and has rapidly increased in support.
- ▪Bolloré is the largest shareholder in Canal+, which is attempting to acquire UGC, a major cinema chain in France.
- ▪Critics accuse Bolloré's media outlets of promoting far-right ideologies and fear his influence could affect the next presidential elections.
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(L to R): Yorgos Lanthimos, Mark Ruffalo, Javier Bardem, Ken Loach Monica Schipper, Mike Marsland/WireImage, JB Lacroix/FilmMagic Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment A French petition condemning right-wing media mogul Vincent Bolloré has gained international support, with stars including Javier Bardem and Mark Ruffalo and directors Yorgos Lanthimos and Ken Loach adding their names to an open letter calling out what signatories describe as Bolloré’s “far-right grip” on the French industry.
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