FRANCE 24 journalists forced to sign NDA after asking about open letter against media mogul Bolloré

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Two France 24 journalists were forced to sign non-disclosure agreements after asking an actor about an open letter protesting billionaire Vincent Bolloré's expanding influence in French cinema. The letter, signed by hundreds of industry professionals, triggered a sharp response from the Canal+ Group, France's largest film financier, which Bolloré heads, announcing it would blacklist the signatories from future work. The incident raises questions about press freedom and corporate retaliation in the French media landscape.