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