A strong reaction against cinema professionals at Cannes has sparked controversy. Maxime Saada, president of Canal+, has become over the years one of the most zealous defenders of the powerful ultraconservative shareholder of the group. A record agreement, nearly 1 billion euros over five years, was recently concluded with French cinema on July 28. However, Saada is very upset with a title mentioned on the Télérama website: "Canal+ will remain the main financier of French cinema... but excludes opponents of Bolloré." The second part of the sentence, which refers to the main shareholder of Saada's group, has angered the chairman of the encrypted channel. The reference is to the famous article "Zapper Bolloré," published by Libération. The article in Libération criticized Vincent Bolloré, the ultraconservative businessman who owns a majority stake in Canal+, and called for his removal from the company's leadership. The mention of this article in the Télérama headline has been interpreted by Saada as an implicit accusation that Canal+ is financially supporting French cinema only to the extent that it aligns with Bolloré's interests. This has led to a public disagreement between Saada and the media outlet, with the former expressing frustration over what he sees as a mischaracterization of Canal+'s role in the industry. The controversy has raised questions about the influence of major shareholders in the French film industry and the extent to which funding decisions are shaped by political or ideological considerations. Some industry insiders have suggested that the dispute reflects broader tensions between media executives and critics who challenge the power of corporate owners in cultural sectors. Others argue that the situation highlights the complex relationship between private funding and artistic independence in cinema. The situation has also drawn attention from the wider public and media, with many watching to see how the conflict will develop. As one of the key players in French cinema financing, Canal+ plays a crucial role in shaping the industry, and its position on this issue could have significant implications for future collaborations and funding agreements. The debate over Bolloré's influence and the role of Canal+ continues to unfold, with no clear resolution in sight.