Bolloré controversy divides French cultural world

Billionaire Vincent Bolloré launches retaliatory measures against cultural professionals who signed a petition criticizing him, triggering massive mobilization in the sector.

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Nearly 400 professionals in live performance and art denounce these brutal methods in a text sent to Le Monde.

Tensions escalate between Bolloré's media control and the freedom of expression of French creators.

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France Vincent Bolloré Laurent Mauvignier Canal+collectif de professionnels du spectacle #Bolloré #culture #représailles #pétition #liberté d'expression

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