Marc Missonnier, French producer, has finally received a badge after having his Cannes Film Festival accreditation stripped. He was stripped from access due to his criticism of the festival’s decision to select Catherine Corsini’s Homecoming for competition.

Missonnier posted his concerns to Twitter in April in a long thread shedding the spotlight on the accusations of misconduct that happened while filming Homecoming.

[THREAD] The Cannes Film Festival has decided to ignore all the alerts and shortcomings characterized by taking Catherine Corsini’s film #leretour in competition. An ongoing procedure with the Public Prosecutor is therefore not enough.

— Marc Missonnier (@marcmissonnier) April 24, 2023

He was hoping to inspire others to join him in boycotting the festival. Despite the public allegations, Corsini has continually denied everything in a public letter. 

Widely known for his work in François Ozen’s 8 Femmes and Swimming Pool. Missonnier came to the festival on Wednesday, only to find out his accreditation was stripped a few days earlier. Missonnier stated that no one told him in advance. 

Missonnier went back to Twitter to announce that he was denied access and it was all due to his “boycott in a virulent personal campaign” 

Cher @Festival_Cannes
Je viens d’arriver sur la croisette comme chaque année depuis plus de 30 ans, même si cette année est différente car, comme je l’ai annoncé, je n’irai pas voir les films de la Sélection Officielle.
(cf. #BoycottCannes)

— Marc Missonnier (@marcmissonnier) May 17, 2023

A few days later, the European Producers Club released a statement standing with Missonnier saying the cancellation of his access was an attack on freedom of expression.

“The European Producers Club strongly disagrees with this action, as it can be seen as a restriction on freedom of expression. Critics and criticism play a vital role in the film industry, and individuals’ dedication and civic opinions should not hinder their professional access to the Cannes Film Festival and its market.”

Earlier this Monday, Missonnier posted a picture of his badge while thanking the festival for allowing him back in.

Finalement, tout est bien qui finit bien ! Merci @Festival_Cannes pour le geste et à tous ceux qui m’ont témoigné leur soutien. Retour à Paris cet après-midi.

All ends well. Thanks @Festival_Cannes for the move and to all of you showing your support. Back to Paris this afternoon pic.twitter.com/81NnrFy6ni

— Marc Missonnier (@marcmissonnier) May 22, 2023