French riots trigger curfews, prompting Hollywood studios to label France a risk zone
Widespread unrest in French cities has led to nighttime curfews and concerns among Hollywood producers, who now consider France a problematic filming location.
Demonstrations that began on Oct. 17 over rising living costs and school issues turned into violent riots in cities such as Paris, Lyon, Marseille and Lille, prompting the government to impose nighttime curfews in those areas. The unrest has damaged thousands of businesses and led to thousands of arrests. While productions like "The White Lotus" season 4, the "Ocean" prequel and "Pumping Black" continue filming in the Riviera and Monaco, studio security officials have advised against planning shoots in Paris or Marseille, effectively flagging France as a high-risk location.
Executives on the ground note that crews in Nice observed looting nearby but were not directly affected, though the atmosphere remains tense. Curfews have also forced some city-center cinemas to close earlier, though overall box-office numbers remain up compared with last year. Industry observers warn the situation could influence future foreign investment in French film production.
Why it matters
The riots and curfews could reshape where Hollywood chooses to film, affecting France's lucrative film-production sector.
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