Italian law requires domestic movies hit theaters before they stream

Bonisoli wasn’t shy about the reasoning: it’s meant to “protect theaters,” which he contended “need films that can guarantee an income.” Italian media industry figures, such as Agis’ Carlo Fontana, have claimed that streaming services represent “unfair competition.” This isn’t necessarily as harsh as the French law, which requires a three-year wait between a theatrical …

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