News Summary

• The Federation of Screenwriters in Europe (FSE) has waded into the debate over Vincent Bolloré’s growing control of the French entertainment and media sectors.
• “The 2026 Cannes Film Festival will be remembered as the unintended stage of a demonstration of the growing threats to freedom of creation and expression in Europe,” said the body.
• Initially signed by some 600 cinema professionals, including Juliette Binoche, Cannes 2026 Palme d’Or contenders Arthur Harari and Bertrand Mandico.