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European Distributors Aim for Theater Releases as Countries Look to Reopen

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By Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent With cameras halted, theaters shuttered and no festivals in sight, the coronavirus pandemic has sent European film distribution into free-fall, creating a domino effect that has impacted the entire ecosystem across the continent, from sales agents to exhibitors.

Although each market in Europe differs widely, most territorial distributors share the same concerns: where, how and when should their films be released?

Unlike the U.S., where the industry was quick to embrace digital in the face of COVID-19, European distributors aren’t yet ready to let go of theatrical, even if that means shelving their films for a year. “In the U.S.

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