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San Sebastian Festival Hosts Protest in Support of the Argentine Film Industry
The film community came together for a protest led by the San Sebastian Film Festival in support of Argentina’s flailing audiovisual industry.
Throughout these administrations, with their unique characteristics defined by the Argentine citizenry, the film industry has managed to develop normally, becoming one of the most significant in Latin America, projecting a positive image of the country and acting as its economic driving force.” Our region lacks consistent state policies, which can lead the government in power to dismantle a film industry as important as Argentina’s, one that is vital to international audiovisual history. Mindful that these acts remain symbolic and will unlikely sway Milei’s government, Argentine Academy president Hernan Findling told Variety that INCAA is “alive but recovering.” “It will only be supporting films that attract at least 10,000 admissions, which could help medium to large producers, he said, adding that auteur filmmakers are in jeopardy.
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