Internationally renowned cinema temporarily closes after audience members complained about being bitten
The prestigious Cinémathèque Française in Paris has announced a temporary closure due to a bedbug infestation after sightings of the blood-sucking creatures, including during a masterclass with Hollywood star Sigourney Weaver.
The Cinémathèque, an internationally renowned film archive and cinema, said in a statement it would close its four screening halls for a month from Friday.
The temporary closure, which comes after reported bedbug sightings, should guarantee viewers “a perfectly safe and comfortable environment”, it said.
In early November, several audience members complained to French reporters about being bitten by bedbugs after a masterclass with Oscar-nominated star Weaver, known for her roles in films including Alien and Avatar.
