Film afficionados to get a peep through French window

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Mumbai, Jan 23: French films will soon make their way to a multiplex near you. For the purpose, the film and television office in the French embassy is felicitating talks between the French film makers and Indian exhibitors for the commercial release of French films in India.

Mohammed Bendjebbour, French Embassy’s head of film and television office told FE, “We are trying to create a new taste amongst Indian audiences. We want viewers to capture the French cinematic experience. We are already in talks with multiplex owners to release our films in theatres across India.”

Talking about the revenue sharing once the films are released in India, Bendjebbour says, “Before the release of the film, the exhibitor will have to pay a minimum guarantee fee ranging from Euro 30,000- 160,000 to the film producer depending on the budget and popularity of the film. Later, the revenue will be shared by both the parties.” The films are likely to be released in March this year.

Films like Asterix at the Olympic Games (Asterix Aux Jeux Olympiques), Azur & Asmar (Azur et Asmar), The Science of Sleep (La science des reves) etc will make their way for a commercial release at multiplexes across the country.