A new documentary titled L'Elysée ne rigole plus has been produced by Off Investigation and directed by Clara Menais. It examines the transformation of public broadcasting in France from the presidency of Nicolas Sarkozy to the current administration of Emmanuel Macron, including the period under François Hollande. The film analyzes how the "Canal + spirit"—a reference to the independent and often irreverent tone of the Canal+ television channel—has been eroded over the years. It highlights the influence of Vincent Bolloré, a French media mogul, and the roles of Delphine Ernotte and Sibyle Veil during Macron’s first five-year term in reshaping public audiovisual content. The documentary focuses on the increasing pressure on comedians and the broader issue of censorship in French public broadcasting. It explores how the tone and content of programming have shifted, often under the guise of maintaining political neutrality or avoiding controversy. The film argues that this evolution reflects a broader trend of stricter editorial control and self-censorship within the public media sector. The documentary is particularly relevant in light of recent events, such as the censorship of actress Adèle Haenel by France Télévisions. Haenel was reportedly reprimanded for stating on the air of La Grande Librairie, a show broadcast on France 5, that "Israel is committing a genocide in Gaza." This incident has sparked debates about the limits of free speech and the role of public broadcasters in covering sensitive political and social issues. The film aims to shed light on these developments by tracing the historical and institutional changes in French public broadcasting. It presents a critical perspective on how the media landscape has evolved, raising questions about the balance between editorial independence and government influence in public media.