Russia Proposes Box Office Tax on Foreign Films to Fund Domestic Cinema

Russia is planning to implement a new tax on the revenue generated by foreign films screened in its theaters. Oscar-winning director Nikita Mikhalkov stated that the proceeds would be used to support domestic cinema.

30 Jun, 21:32 — 30 Jun, 21:32

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Russia plans box office tax and screening fee on foreign films to raise money for domestic cinema, Oscar-winning director Nikita Mikhalkov says

Russia plans to take a percentage of revenue from foreign films shown in theaters and direct the proceeds to support domestic cinema, director Nikita Mikhalkov told the state news agency TASS on June 30.

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Russia Proposes Box Office Tax on Foreign Films to Fund Domestic Cinema

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Russia plans box office tax and screening fee on foreign films to raise money for domestic cinema, Oscar-winning director Nikita Mikhalkov says

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