Cannes Chief Thierry Fremaux Hails French Film Model as CNC Head Gaëtan Bruel Vows to Fight for Its Future at 80th Anniversary

France’s National Film Board, the CNC, marked its 80th anniversary with a three-day gathering of industry leaders in Paris, including Cannes Film Festival chief Thierry Frémaux who praised the country’s unique film funding system. CNC president Gaëtan Bruel, meanwhile, warned against attempts to dismantle a model that has helped make France a global cinema powerhouse. […]