Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
France 24
France 24
Lifestyle
Benjamin DODMAN

French filmmakers warn that far-right cyber-raids are torpedoing their movies

A still from Mehdi Fikri's debut feature "After the Fire", which opened in French cinemas on November 15, 2023. © BAC Films

French filmmaker Mehdi Fikri has accused far-right cyberactivists and TV pundits of scuppering the launch of his police violence drama “After the Fire”, reviving talk of the influence of online rating platforms and politicised commentators in shaping movies’ fortunes.

The slogan for entertainment website Allociné – dubbed the “French IMDb” due to its status as France’s go-to cinema platform – invites viewers to be “more than just spectators”.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.