The house lights have dimmed once more but it's not because the film's about to start. Movie theatres in France had their hopes dashed when Covid-19 lockdown measures were extended as part of a second nationwide lockdown, meaning cinemas will remain shuttered until next year. Film producer Michèle Halberstadt, of ARP distribution, tells us more about how it affects her industry and describes the frustration of those who feel their sector has been ignored by the government.
Plus, film critic Lisa Nesselson expands on Warner Brothers' decision to stream all of their 2021 releases at the same time as their theatrical releases and we discuss the future of the French cultural model when it comes to the financing of its film industry.
