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Re:Cannes Will Ban Streaming-Only Movies from Competition by codedokode on Friday May 12, 2017 @06:28AM (#14322766)
But the rule seem to only protect movie theaters (not local film makers) from competing with streaming services. Would not it be better to impose a tax on importing foreign movies?
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Re:Cannes Will Ban Streaming-Only Movies from Competition by avs733 on Friday May 12, 2017 @01:41PM (#14326046)
There are variants that protect different elements of culture...see for example the strict restrictions around wine production that vary by area.
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