Cannes chief Frémaux warns movie theaters must be preserved for cinema's survival

Thierry Frémaux, Cannes Film Festival general delegate for 25 years, reflected on cinema's future amid industry upheaval. He emphasized that while cinema cannot die, movie theaters must be preserved as the vital space connecting films and audiences. Frémaux noted cinema functions as "a religion, and Cannes is the gathering of all the churches," underscoring the festival's cultural importance.

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