Sharks, Car Chases, and €2 Million Savings: Xavier Gens Defends AI as a Tool for Filmmakers

Taking the stage against the backdrop of the Cannes film market, director Xavier Gens (Sous la Seine) and producer Grégoire Gensollen (Farang) delivered a pragmatic defense of the technology.

May 16, 2026

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