French Theatrical Admissions Fall 41% as COVID ‘Health Bill’ Comes Into Force
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variety.comElsa Keslassy International CorrespondentFrench movie theaters, which reopened their doors mid-May after a six-month shutdown, have seen admissions fall by 41% over the last week (Aug.
11-18), according to the national exhibitors guild (FNCF).Most exhibitors and distributors are blaming the steep decline in moviegoing on a COVID health pass that came into effect on Aug.
9 and requires every patron to show proof of a COVID-19 vaccination or a negative PCR test in order to access cinemas and other cultural venues, as well as restaurants, bars and other public venues.Admissions were down 34% the week of Aug.
4 and fell by 41% the following week, explained Stephane Landfried of the FNCF.“That’s significant because we can see the impact of the.
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