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Inauguration of the Lumière Summit in the Alpes-Maritimes

The Lumière Summit, dedicated to cinema transformations, kicks off on September 7, 2023, at the Maeght Foundation, featuring participation from Netflix and South Korea.

7 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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The Lumière Summit, described as the 'Davos of cinema', opens on Monday, September 7, 2023, at the Maeght Foundation in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Alpes-Maritimes. This event marks the first edition of an international forum focused on the future of cinema and moving images.

Ahead of the summit, Ted Sarandos, CEO of Netflix, announced that the company plans to invest approximately €250 million in French content. This announcement underscores the platform's commitment to the French film market.

Information reported by BFM Business indicates that an international fund of €1 billion could be launched to support the film industry. Strategic partnerships are also being considered in this context.

South Korea co-chairs this event, a collaboration marked by the rise of its film industry on Western stages, having gained recognition over the past 25 years.

The summit brings together various cinema stakeholders, with discussions on upcoming challenges and innovations in the sector. Additional details regarding participants and the program will be disclosed throughout the event.

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