France Relaxes Theatrical Windows During Coronavirus Closures; Unveils Industry Support Measures

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France’s National Film Center, the CNC, has taken measures to relax the country’s notoriously strict windows policy during the coronavirus pandemic. A reduction from the traditional four-month dela…

pandemic. A reduction from the traditional four-month delay between theatrical release and DVD or TVOD was earlier granted for all titles that were already in cinemas on March 14, while movies whose release was set for after theaters closed have now also been granted the option.

During the period of cinema closures, the CNC will, upon request, exempt producers and distributors who opt for a DVD or TVOD release from reimbursing subsidies provided by the org. The CNC was careful to note that these measures “in no way call into question media chronology” and are restricted to the duration of cinema closures.its movie theaters on March 14. Box office for the first three months of the year is down 36%, according to comScore. The market in 2019 overall was No.

On a new list published by the CNC late Thursday are 31 titles that have been granted permission to break the four-month window. They include Hirokazu Kore-Eda’s Venice opener

 

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