Canal+: Maxime Saada Clarifies His Statements Following the Cannes Controversy

At the group’s general assembly, the chairman explicitly confirms that "consideration" toward Canal+ will now affect film financing decisions, while formally denying any systematic blacklist.

The ideological cold war between France’s premier film financier and its creative workforce has escalated into formal corporate policy. Speaking at the Canal+ Group general assembly on May 29, 2026, …