Question 12245 — animals

Summary

Mr. Pierrick Courbon draws the attention of the Minister of Culture to the use of wild animals during audiovisual and cinematographic filming. Many animal protection associations, including the PAZ association, are warning about this practice. The 2021 law aimed at combating animal abuse and strengthening the bond between animals and people has enabled several important advances in this area, particularly with the ban on the use of non-domestic animals in traveling shows by 2028. However, the field of artistic creation was not taken into account in this law. As several examples have unfortunately proven, wild animals used for filming suffer conditions incompatible with their biological needs. Transport, exposure to lights and noises generate significant stress, which may pose risks to the welfare of the animals concerned. These practices also present risks for the safety of teams and the public. However, certain digital technologies make it possible to replace wild animals with computer-generated images or realistic special effects. These alternatives are already used in cinema, particularly to represent infants under three months old, and deserve to be expanded. Several countries have already taken steps to restrict or ban the use of wild animals in these sectors. So, he asks him what the Government's intentions are to prohibit the use of wild animals during filming.

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