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Juliette Binoche, Adèle Haenel, Swann Arlaud Protest Billionaire’s Bid for French Cinema Chain UGC as “Fascist Takeover”

More than 600 French film professionals signed an open letter opposing Vincent Bolloré’s plan to take full control of UGC by 2028.
The letter warns the takeover could amount to a ‘fascist takeover of the collective imagination’ and concentrates financial power in Bolloré’s hands.
Bolloré’s stake in UGC is 34 percent via Canal+, with a goal to achieve full control by 2028.
The protests come as part of wider industry backlash against perceived political influence in media assets.
Bolloré defends his acquisitions as financial moves to expand French cultural soft power, not ideological motivation.
The open letter argues industry ties to Bolloré threaten future film funding and creative independence.
The open letter links the UGC deal to broader risks for French cultural institutions, including CNC and public broadcasting.
The piece places Bolloré’s media footprint among major assets, including Canal+, CNews and Studiocanal.
The letter emphasizes the risk of reduced autonomy for film professionals if financial power concentrates under Bolloré.
The article notes a history of industry pushback, including a 2022 senate hearing about Bolloré's motives.

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