French César Academy Leaves X Over Ethical Concerns

The organization behind France's national film awards cites Elon Musk's leadership and platform values as reasons for its departure.

The César Academy, responsible for the prestigious César Awards, has officially deleted its account on X, formerly Twitter.
The decision was unanimously approved by the Academy's leadership, highlighting a misalignment between X's direction and the Academy's ethical principles.
Elon Musk's public support for far-right groups and controversial political stances were key factors in the Academy's decision to leave the platform.
This move follows similar actions by other European film institutions, including the Berlin Film Festival and Venice Film Festival director Alberto Barbera.
The César Academy recently implemented a zero-tolerance policy on sexual violence, suspending members under investigation, as part of broader efforts to uphold integrity in the French film industry.