Several organizations in the film industry have accused CGR, France's second-largest cinema operator, of canceling screenings of the documentary Fini de rire in certain cities. The documentary, which criticizes what it describes as the "censorship" of humorists who are critical of power and billionaire Vincent Bolloré, was released in cinemas on September 23. In a joint statement, 13 organizations, including the Society of Film Directors (SRF) and the Society of Multimedia Authors (Scam), expressed concern over the situation. They called the cancellation "extremely serious" and warned of a growing risk to programming freedom in cinemas. The groups also raised concerns about the implications for public access to films, particularly those with critical or political content. Fini de rire, directed by Matéo Larroque, Clara Menais, and Mila Branco, focuses on the disappearance of the satirical show Guignols de l'info after Vincent Bolloré took control of Canal+, a major French television channel. The documentary gives voice to former Radio France comedians, including Guillaume Meurice and Thomas VDB, who were associated with the show. According to the statement, CGR canceled the premiere of the film in the cities of Carcassonne and Auxerre. Despite the cancellations, the documentary has attracted around 23,000 viewers since its release. When contacted by AFP, CGR, which operates 73 cinemas across France, did not immediately respond to the allegations. Florent Coulon, whose production company VraiVrai Films distributes Fini de rire, emphasized the importance of the film being shown in cinemas. He stated that CGR had also refused to screen the documentary in five other cities. "It is crucial that this film exists in cinemas because it will never be broadcast on the television channels it criticizes," he said. The film organizations also pointed out that CGR's decision to cancel screenings coincided with a recent business deal. They noted that the group had recently signed an advertising management agreement with Canal+ Brand Solutions, raising questions about potential conflicts of interest. The film organizations called on CGR to reconsider its decision, highlighting the timing of the cancellations in relation to CGR's new business partnership with Canal+. They argued that the situation reflects broader concerns about the influence of media conglomerates on content distribution. The controversy has sparked renewed debates about the independence of cinema programming and the role of private companies in shaping public access to critical media content.