Fête du Cinéma: Cinema prices are falling - celebrate with us in New Caledonia!

Fête du Cinéma: Cinema prices are falling - celebrate with us in New Caledonia!

What's going on in New Caledonia today? The Fête du Cinéma festivities are in full swing! Cinema lovers can look forward to reduced admission prices until Tuesday, July 2nd. The cinemas in Grand Nouméa, including the Origin Cinéma in Dumbéa and the Ciné City in Nouméa, report high visitor numbers and a varied program of films.

For the special occasion, the price of a ticket is only 600 francs, which is a clear incentive to enjoy the best films together with family or friends. On offer are blockbusters like “F1” and “Thunderbolts”, French films like “Avignon” and “La Venue de l’Avenir” and dramas like “The Life of Chuck”. There are also children’s films like “Dragons” and “Elio”, so there is something for everyone. The first celebration since last Friday has already shown promising success, and family participation was particularly evident on Sunday. The Fête du Cinéma seems to be a complete success in terms of cinema attendance.

Cinema culture in transition

But behind the scenes, the situation for cinemas looks a little more complex. Cinemas in New Caledonia have been struggling with financial challenges since last year. The influence of streaming is evident, leading many viewers to stream films from the comfort of their own homes. Douglas Hickson, head of Ciné City in Nouméa, emphasizes that the Fête du Cinéma is seen as an invitation to come back to the cinema. The hesitancy on the part of viewers is understandable - many are now used to video-on-demand services such as Netflix, which are replacing traditional cinema visits.

The media festival has collected current data that shows that streaming services are enjoying enormous popularity worldwide. In 2023, the population in Germany invested around 4.3 billion euros in cinema, streaming and the purchase of physical media, with the digital sector accounting for 53% of sales. Cinemas are not only facing direct competition from streaming services, but also the changing interests of their guests, especially among the younger generation, who are increasingly relying on the convenience of video-on-demand.

The future of cinemas

Despite the concerns, the Fête du Cinéma is a bright spot for cinemas struggling to welcome the return of loving moviegoers. This event could be the key to reviving viewer interest. The cinemas still have the chance to open their doors to a wider audience and revitalize cinema culture until Tuesday.

It remains exciting to see how the situation will develop further. The experiences of the last few days show that the shared film experience is still very popular! Anyone who has the opportunity should not miss this opportunity and enjoy the magic of the local cinema. With this in mind: take advantage of the opportunity and enjoy the benefits of cinema here in New Caledonia!

la1ere.franceinfo reports that the event runs until Tuesday, July 2nd and offers a wide range of film viewings. rrb.nc provides further information on the challenges facing cinemas. And anyone who wants to find out more about the transformation in film consumption will find exciting insights medienfestival.net.