Coronavirus: France Lockdown To Lift May 11, But Cinemas Will Stay Closed & No Festivals Until Mid-July
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deadline.comBy Nancy Tartaglione International Box Office Editor/Senior Contributor In a highly anticipated speech, French president Emmanuel Macron addressed the nation this evening, saying that in-home confinement spurred by the coronavirus crisis will be prolonged until May 11.
At that time, many businesses are expected to re-open, putting a large part of the workforce back in action. However, all public gathering spaces including cinemas, restaurants, bars and boutiques will remain closed until further notice.
Macron did not provide specific dates for the return of those sectors, though he did also note that festivals and other events drawing large crowds will not be allowed to go forward until at least mid-July.
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