Knightley inaugurates fifth edition, occupation of red carpet expected
The Rome International Film Festival opens tonight with Competition title Last Night [+see also:
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Yesterday at the eleventh hour came news that Secretary to the Council of Ministers Gianni Letta and Minister of Culture Sandro Bondi are committed to reintegrating €400m back into the federal Entertainment Industry Fund and renewing tax incentives. AGIS expressed its satisfaction but the leaders of 100Autori will not stop their protest. "The announcement is just a way to placate us," they sayd.
See article on festival programme.
(Translated from Italian)
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