After the establishment of the health pass, French cinemas call for help
An empty cinema hall in Mulhouse, October 29, 2020. AFP - SEBASTIEN BOZON
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In France, the health pass has been in force for nearly a week in leisure places, especially cinemas.
And that would lead to a sharp drop in attendance, according to the National Federation of Film Publishers (FNEF).
Professionals are asking for help.
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It is true that we do not jostle at the box office of
cinemas
in Paris.
Many trailers, few spectators… Even the rain did not push the curious in one of the 18 theaters of this UGC multiplex.
However, 23 films are showing including
Titanium
, Palme d'Or at Cannes
, or
Kaamelot
and
Fast and furious 9
supposed to be
blockbusters
.
Nobody officially communicates on attendance but according to the Federation of Film Publishers, it would have fallen by 70% between last Tuesday, the day of the previews, and Wednesday, the day of release of the films and the establishment of the pass. sanitary.
The health pass (which certifies a complete vaccination or a negative test) is required at the entrance of all leisure and cultural places capable of accommodating 50 people or more, since Wednesday, July 21.
These include cinemas, theaters, concert halls, sports halls, swimming pools, marquees, game rooms, amusement parks, exhibitions, fairs or shows.
“
Considering my age, my health insurance almost forced me to be vaccinated so I end up with a health pass.
It doesn't change much for me,
”explains Jean-Claude to
Sébastien Jédor
, from the Culture department.
For him perhaps not, but many French people do not have the sanitary pass.
“
It's a shame because with rainy weather like today, it should be peak days in (cinemas).
It's all an economic disaster
, ”adds the viewer.
"
Industrial disaster
"
“
I have been vaccinated, I am very happy to show them all the necessary proof!
And everyone should do the same,
”adds Melly, who proudly shows off her pass.
American, she goes to see
Old
, the last film of Night Shyamalan, and the health pass reassures her rather.
Without waiting for final figures, film professionals call on the State to compensate for the losses due to the implementation of the health pass.
"
If a signal is not given to the economic players in the sector in the coming hours, we will have to expect to have in the rooms only a black screen
", warns the FNEF which even speaks of an "
industrial disaster
".
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