Culture has not been forgotten.
115 million euros will be put on the table to save live shows and cinema, announced Minister Roselyne Bachelot, present this Thursday alongside the Prime Minister during the press point dedicated to the health situation in France.
On this occasion, Jean Castex announced new restrictions in 54 departments as well as in Polynesia.
“I would like to salute the efforts made by cultural professionals, committed to maintaining the link with the public.
The State will be at their side to overcome this crisis.
This support is extremely important, and its necessity shared by the French, ”declared the Minister of Culture in the preamble.
A vast economic plan will be put on the table, for the attention of the performing arts world, with 85 million euros of aid released, including "55 million euros for the performing arts of music", a- she clarified.
"We are going to propose to Parliament to extend the tax exemption on shows in the first half of 2021 to reduce the costs of companies in the sector," said Roselyne Bachelot.
"Our goal is to ensure that the cinema does not close"
The theater and the cinema, particularly harmed during a curfew, will receive 20 and 30 million euros respectively.
"Our objective is to ensure that the cinema does not close," assured the minister.
Regarding these dark rooms, Roselyne Bachelot explained that the aid plan will take the form of a price supplement on each ticket, paid for by the State, and a reinforced bonus for the support of distributors during the six weeks. curfew.
Finally, the compensation fund for operators of operators will be increased.
Last Thursday, in an interview with the Parisian, Roselyne Bachelot had publicly requested a relaxation of the curfew for the cultural sector.
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The sector wanted to be able to use cinema or theater tickets as a “pass” in the event of return outside of the curfew hours, set at 9 pm.
Jean Castex very quickly closed the door to this option, believing that "the rules should be the same for everyone".