Culture left out in the cold as French lockdown lifts progressively


Dec 11 2020 5 mins   1
French Prime Minister Jean Castex dashed hopes among art lovers and industry professionals when he announced that theatres, museums and cinemas in France would not be permitted to open before the New Year. Olivia Salazar-Winspear takes a look at some of the frustration felt in the film industry, where producers and distributors had been looking forward to a lucrative moment for new releases.