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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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600 French film industry professionals published a letter at Cannes criticizing Vincent Bolloré’s growing influence over Canal+ and Grasset.
The signatories warn Bolloré could strengthen his influence to control the entire film production chain.
The protest group, nicknamed 'Zapper Bolloré', includes notable actors and filmmakers who fear cultural influence over cinema.
The letter argues this influence could threaten independent cinema and creative freedom at large.
The article ties Bolloré’s media holdings to a broader crisis at Grasset, following CEO Olivier Nora’s dismissal.
Signatories condemn a 'civilisational project' they say Bolloré pursues through his media channels.
The piece notes Canal+ is a major investor in French cinema, complicating independent project funding.
Authors from various countries joined Grasset's exodus, signaling international support for editorial independence.
The authors urge a united movement to defend independence in culture against political influence.

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