They got banned: Cannes’ most controversial figures

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They got banned: Cannes’ most controversial figures Culture

Issued on: 15/05/2026 - 19:37Modified: 15/05/2026 - 19:37

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From shocking statements to red carpet bans… Cannes has never been just about cinema. Lars von Trier, Harvey Weinstein, Roman Polanski… FRANCE 24’s Stella Elgersma looks back at the scandals that marked the Festival 🎬

Video by: Stella ELGERSMA Keywords for this article

• Cannes Film Festival
• culture
• France
• Cinema

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