Hollywood and France: Two Different Systems Facing the Same Financial Squeeze

At Cannes 2026, a striking parallel has emerged between the world’s largest entertainment factory and the historical bastion of the “cultural exception”.

1. The Death of the Mid-Budget Film

Rising costs and corporate risk aversion have completely altered what gets greenlit on both sides of the Atlantic:

• The $200 Million Blockbuster: Driven by post-pande…