Article L213-35 of the French Cinema and Moving Image Code
The Centre national du cinéma et de l’image animée may audit the operating account or have it audited by an independent expert. The purpose of this audit is to check the regularity and accuracy of the account. The distributor or, where applicable, the line producer sends the Centre national du cinéma et de l’image animée or the independent expert all the documents or evidence required to carry out the audit….