Cultural Diversity in the French Film Industry

Sarah Walkley completed her PhD at the Centre for Cultural Policy Studies, University of Warwick, UK. She has over 20 years of experience in business-to-business publishing, and is currently Research and Development Director for Autovista Group. She is the author of The World of Miniatures (GMC Publications, 2018).

• List of figures.- List of tables.- Table of abbreviations.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Influence & identity: French motivation for defending cultural diversity.- 3. French film policy: Principles and practice.- 4. The trade and culture clash: The background to the current stalemate.- 5. The digital revolution: Evolving demand v. consistent policy making.- 6. Cultural diversity re-examined: The case for rethinking French film policy.- 7. The market test: Assessing cultural policy and cultural diversity in France.- 8. Conclusion.- Appendix.- Index.

“French and European film scholars alike will find this book useful, as will those seeking a thorough view of the French film industry’s principles and practices from the beginning of cinema to the digital age.” (Anna V. Keefe, Studies in 20th & 21st Century Literature STTCL, Vol. 43 (2), 2019)