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France turns film into national strategy, global force and tourism magnet

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In France, cinema is more than culture – it's a state-backed industry with global impact. The National Center for Cinema manages over 700 million euros yearly to support all stages of film production. A CNC study found over 80 percent of international tourists watched a French film before visiting, and nearly 70 percent said it sparked their interest in France.

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