Rutelli in Cannes: Italian cinema stronger today
Minister of Culture Francesco Rutelli announced today at Cannes that the new draft of the Italian film law will be presented to the press on June 12. This presentation precedes the bill’s presentation in the House and the Senate this summer.
“Italian cinema is stronger today," said the minister. “The proof is in the domestic box office results and the reception on the Croisette of Daniele Luchetti’s My Brother is an Only Child [+see also:
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film profile]" – which will be released in France on September 12 and soon thereafter in the UK and Spain. "The government must now provide the tools for supporting creativity and the industry," added Ruttelli.
In the meantime, an agreement was signed between the minister and Cinecittà Holding for the exhibition rights of films belonging to the state. The library of 200 titles, including 11 by Roberto Rossellini, will be presented at the American Film Market in Los Angeles in November.
(Translated from Italian)
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