eu film

EU CONTROL OVER THE FILM INDUSTRY

THE EU’S LAME ATTEMPT AT CULTURAL IMPERIALISM

The EU hopes that young people will choose to watch films that have been backed by the EU.
The proposals from the European Commission may lead to the harmonisation of the film industry. This important medium should be free from EU propaganda.
The stated aim of the European Union proposals is to, “enable the EU to play its cultural and political role in the world more effectively.” This is an express attempt to rival both Hollywood and Bollywood.
Draft Decision to establish an audiovisual cooperation programme with professionals from third countries MEDIA MUNDUS COM(08) 892

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