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Briefing: Desperately seeking viewers: What Spain must do to attract people into cinemas again

Strategic angle: Despite having more investment, productions and a new wave of celebrated young cross-platform talent, Spain's film industry is failing to match audience figures from a decade ago.

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Updated 12 days ago
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Spain's film industry is currently experiencing a notable downturn in cinema attendance, despite having more financial backing and a fresh wave of young talent. This situation raises concerns about the sustainability of the industry.

The increase in production and investment has not translated into higher viewer numbers, indicating potential systemic issues within the distribution and marketing frameworks of Spanish cinema.

Addressing these challenges may require a reevaluation of audience engagement strategies and infrastructure improvements to enhance the overall cinematic experience.