The leftist newspapers Liberation and L'Humanite joined a chorus of criticism after Mr Hollande's TV interview.
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His statement came after a letter signed by 1, 100 film workers and actors was published in newspapers Liberation and Humanite.
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Meanwhile L'Humanite commented that Mr Hollande "did not indicate the slightest flexibility in his political course" despite strong disapproval among left-wing voters.
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