The prestigious Cinematheque Francaise said Friday it would temporarily close over 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 a series of reported bedbug sightings, should guarantee viewers "a perfectly safe and comfortable environment", it said.

In early November, several audience members complained to French reporters about being bitten by bedbugs following a master class with Oscar-nominated star Weaver, known for roles in films such as "Alien".

One person told French daily newspaper Le Parisien

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