Paris has banned action movies being filmed in and around the city over concerns that locals could mistake the actors for genuine terrorists following last month's Charlie Hebdo massacre.
Filming outdoor scenes with police, army or security services was quietly banned in the aftermath of the attacks in the French capital that left 17 dead, along with the three gunmen.
Police officials responsible for granting permission for outdoor filming in the city said the ban is intended to prevent passers-by confusing chase scenes for authentic police incidents - and may even prevent actors and crew becoming an easy target for terror attacks themselves.
Action: French soldiers patrol near the Louvre Museum. Fearing that actors could be mistaken for police and chase scenes confused for the real thing, Paris has now banned the filming of action movies in the city
Tribute: Millions marched through Paris in the days that followed last month's attack as they showed their support for freedom of speech and the Charlie Hebdo staff
Speaking of the decision to ban action movies, Sylvie Barnaud, the police official who grants outside filming permission in Paris, said: 'There's a problem with these action-type scenes, as the actors in uniform could be targets for terrorists.'
'Also, the actors could pose confusion for the general public during this highly sensitive period.'
She did not know how long the ban could last, but there was not indication it would be reversed anytime soon.
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