In the ninth episode of The Screen Podcast at Cannes, the team delves into the latest from the French film industry and the festival’s best parties so far. 

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Host Wendy Mitchell is joined by Screen’s UK and international reporter Ben Dalton and France correspondent Rebecca Leffler to discuss the mood of the French film industry, particularly in the wake of Canal+ CEO Maxime Saada’s statement that he would blacklist everyone who signed an open letter criticising right-wing owner Vincent Bollore. Then, the trio debates the best parties, the best dogs and what highlights are still to come at the festival.

The Screen Podcast will be running daily episodes during the festival, dropping each morning at 7:30am CET. 

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