The Cinémathèque Française closes four halls for bedbug treatment after reports during a Sigourney Weaver event.

The Cinémathèque Française is closing four of its screening halls for a month due to a bedbug infestation, following reports of bites during a Sigourney Weaver master class. The venue will treat seats with 180°C dry steam and use trained dogs for inspection, while carpets undergo similar cleaning. Three halls and an Orson Welles exhibition remain open. The issue is part of a wider bedbug resurgence in French public spaces, linked to heightened awareness before the 2024 Olympics, with government efforts and disinformation concerns noted. Bedbugs can cause skin irritation and psychological distress.