Charts how French film policy has evolved to adapt to the advent of digital distribution Considers whether the cultural exception is justifiable in the digital age Identifies why trade in film still represents a stumbling block for international negotiations

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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).

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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.