To engage or not? As the 2027 presidential election approaches, artists and intellectuals are questioning.

Artists and intellectuals are increasingly concerned about the political climate in France ahead of the upcoming presidential election. Discontent with Emmanuel Macron's presidency, they express frustration over budget cuts to culture and censorship in programming. At the Théâtre du Soleil, discussions about engagement and activism are frequent, with plans to create a group for anonymous sharing of ideas among the troupe members. Ariane Mnouchkine, the theater's director, criticizes Macron's governance and highlights the urgency for democratic expression and action.