"The prestigious Cinematheque Francaise in Parishas announced a temporary closure due to a bedbug infestation after sightings of the blood-sucking creatures, including during a master class with Hollywood star Sigourney Weaver. The Cinematheque, 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."
"All the seats will be dismantled and then individually treated with dry steam at 180C several times, before being systematically checked by dogs, the institution said. Carpets will receive the same level of treatment. Other areas of the building will remain open, including a current exhibition about US actor and filmmaker Orson Welles. In 2023, the government said it was launching a concerted effort to fight bedbugs,"
The Cinematheque Francaise in Paris will close its four screening halls for one month after bedbug sightings and reports of audience members being bitten, including during a master class with Sigourney Weaver. Attendees reported bedbugs crawling around seats and clothes. All seats will be dismantled, treated multiple times with dry steam at 180C, and then systematically checked by dogs; carpets will receive the same treatment. Other areas of the building will remain open. The French government launched efforts in 2023 to fight bedbugs as they appeared on public transport, in cinemas and hospitals. Bedbug bites leave red areas, blisters or large rashes and can cause intense itching or allergic reactions.
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