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French Arthouse Cinema Holds Its Ground in 2025

After an exceptional 2023 and a more subdued 2024, France’s arthouse cinema sector has managed to stay afloat in 2025, confirming its resilience despite a tougher market environment.

Jan 13, 2026
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A solid year for arthouse releases

The ten arthouse films with the highest admissions in France totalled 8.83 million tickets in 2025, up from 8.33 million in 2024. That represents an additional 500,0…

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