Venice Embraces Netflix In 2019 Lineup Despite Fierce Criticism From Euro Cinema Groups

, despite fierce criticism from local and European cinema bodies unhappy about the presence of the streaming giant on the Lido.

Netflix movies set to debut at Venice in main competition this year include Steven Soderbergh’s Panama Papers pic while David Michod’s, starring Timothée Chalamet, will debut out of competition.

European indie cinema body CICAE also called on Barbera to reserve competition slots exclusively for “works of art that will be seen in cinemas internationally.” Andrea Occhipinti, President of Italy’s film distribution association ANICA, resigned from that post followingThe Cannes Film Festival does not include Netflix movies in its main Competition. Berlin included its first Netflix movie in competition this year, a move which also provoked criticism from local cinema bodies.

Barbera defended Netflix’s inclusion last year, telling us at the time, “We don’t have the same laws as in France. Sooner or later the cinemas will realize that the platforms are here to stay. They are a big part of the future. Cinemas must offer a different type of service to audiences. There will be more and more platforms. SVOD won’t kill theaters but you need to find a new way.”

Barbera doesn’t shy away from potential controversy, as evidenced this year by his inclusion of Netflix in competition but also by his inclusion of Roman Polanski’s next film. The latter decision may prove even more incendiary this year.

Filmmakers have chosen to sell their films to Netflix and Amazon as don't want to play the lottery that is theatrical; exhibitors need to change their policy with strict theatrical windows with these films and make them flexible

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