Le Havre, ​France – As the global entertainment landscape undergoes a seismic shift, Europe is mounting ​a robust defense of its unique approach to funding and producing film and television. Gaëtan Bruel, President of ​France’s National Cinema Centre (CNC), delivered a powerful​ message at the⁢ opening of⁣ Unifrance’s Rendez-Vous event this week,​ asserting the “sovereign right” of nations to protect their audiovisual sectors.

Bruel’s remarks come amid increasing pressure from the United States, wiht the ​European model – a‌ carefully balanced system of public and private investment designed to nurture local‍ creativity and ensure ‍diverse storytelling – facing