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Cinemagoers Are Back but Theatrical Biz Still Faces Challenges, Say Indie Distributors in Zurich


Indie box office revenue is improving thanks to films like 'Longlegs,' 'Late Night With Devil,' 'Thelma' and 'Wicked Little Letters.'

Industry representatives at the Zurich Film Festival are optimistic that moviegoers are returning to cinemas and signs are aplenty that business is improving as the international theatrical sector recovers from the impact of the pandemic and two Hollywood strikes. Kearey also pointed to the differences between international audiences, noting that local cinema played a part in sustaining regional markets. Offering additional figures, Quinn pointed at the strong performance of independent films this summer, making the case that the market is indeed picking up.

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