22 nd RENDEZ-VOUS WITH PERFORMANCE OF FRENCH FILMS IN FOREIGN MARKETS FRENCH IN 2019 CINEMA PARIS / JANUARY 16 - 20 2020 RESULTS FOR FRENCH FILMS IN INTERNATIONAL MARKETS IN 2019 40.5* 244.4* MILLION MILLION ADMISSIONS EUROS up 1.25%** compared to the IN RECEIPTS provisional figure in 2018 announced in January 2019 up 3.12%** compared to the provisional figure Note: in France, French films in 2018 announced generated 74.7 million admissions in January 2019 in 2019*** 2019, A STABLE YEAR FOR FRENCH CINEMA WORLDWIDE » 34.4* million admissions (85% of the total) for majority-French productions (up 32.3%** compared to January 2019) » 24* million admissions (59.2% of the total) for French language films (down 2.43%** compared to January 2019) » 721* French films on release in foreign theaters (up 8.42%** compared to January 2019) » 7* French films sold more than 1 million tickets abroad (1** more than in January 2019) » 64* French films drew more than 100,000 spectators abroad (14** fewer than in January 2019) » Figures in line with 2018 » Italy remains the leading territory in terms of admissions for French films in 2019, ahead of Germany and Spain* Note: * The figures given in this brochure are provisional and non-exhaustive. The definitive figures will be available in the fall and will inevitably be higher. ** This year, for greater coherence, the percentage changes have been calculated compared to the provisional 2018 figures announced in January 2019 (and not compared to the definitive 2018 figures announced in October 2019). *** Provisional data estimated by the CNC. EVOLUTION OF FRENCH FILMS ADMISSIONS IN FRANCE AND ABROAD OVER THE PAST 10 YEARS A YEAR OF FRENCH CINEMA Admissions in France Admissions abroad French-language films admissions abroad ON THE INTERNATIONAL in millions 144.1 MARKETPLACE 140 120.2 120 111.4 In 2019, French films sold 40.5 million tickets abroad and generated 244.4 million 88 100 euros in box-office receipts. After a drop in 2018 to 43.7 million admissions, ticket 81.4 82.6 73.6 75.6 77.8 80 sales for French cinema in foreign movie theaters were fairly stable, with figures 64.6 91.4 74.7 77.1 close to those for 2018 published in January 2019 (40 million). Once all the figures 60 74.3 72.1 69.5 have been consolidated, they should be in line with those for 2016 (40.7 million) and 60 40 50.8 40.5 2018 (43.7 million). 40.7 43.7 45.6 39.8 34.9 34.8 20 27.5 25 26.8 26.9 24 2019 was a year with a Luc Besson nued its steady rise, with seven of changes in the marketplace and in 0 spectator habits, and socio-political movie, but without the “Besson these drawing more than 1 million 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 effect” :Lucy (56 million admissions) spectators – up 1 compared to 2018, crises affecting certain territories are (2019: Figures not definitive) accounted for 46.7% of total but only 64 of them recorded more all factors which did not facilitate the admissions in 2015, and Valerian than 100,000 admissions, which is 14 international distribution of French (30.5 million) cornered 36.8% in fewer. The top 10 in 2019 accounted cinema. 2017, whereas Anna (4.35 million) for 19.3 million admissions, which is THE YEAR’S BIGGEST HITS only accounted for 10.7% of total twice as many as the previous year, That said, there is no doubting the foreign admissions in 2019. and the concentration among the appetite for French cinema, which AT THE INTERNATIONAL five top-performing films soared to holds a prime spot on all five conti- French-language films struggled to 39.9%. The figures show more films, nents, thanks to its rich and diversi- BOX-OFFICE perform, for the first time cumulating more big hits (four productions with fied offering. Many films sold more fewer than 25 million ticket sales, majority-French financing recorded tickets abroad than in France and for the lowest receipts since 2010. more than 3 million total admissions, enjoyed good local runs. Around 30 s TOP 10 MAJORITY-FRENCH PRODUCTIONS ABROAD IN 2019 This was the result of the strong compared to none in 2018) and, at foreign territories posted cumulated Admissions Cumulative Receipts Cumulative performances of Anna and Mia and the same time, increasing difficulty box office numbers higher than in Film abroad admissions abroad abroad receipts abroad the White Lion, which allowed films for mid-budget films to break the 2018. French cinema remained an (International sales agent / in 2019* to 31/12/2019* in 2019* to 31/12/2019* Executive producer) (million) (million) (million €) (million €) in a language other than French to 100,000-admissions barrier. essential ingredient of international maintain the same level as in 2018. festivals, as shown by the analysis However, the share of French- Europe is the only region to see more carried out by EMNS, a summary of 1 Anna° 4.35 4.35 22.8 22.8 (Lionsgate / EuropaCorp) language films exceeded 50% of the spectators for French films compared which is presented for the first time annual total, whereas traditionally to the previous year and for 65.3% of in this brochure. 2 Mia and the White Lion° 4.25 4.29 21.8 22.1 it slipped below this benchmark the 40.5 million admissions recorded. (StudioCanal / Galatée Films, Outside Films) whenever a Besson film was on All other regions outside Europe saw In 2020, a fresh batch of films will 3 Serial Bad Weddings 2 3.3 3.3 25.5 25.6 release. an average drop of around 25%. enter the fray, including Aline Dieu!, (Orange Studio / Les Films du 24, Les Films du Premier) Whereas traditionally high-potential Annette, BAC Nord, Benedetta, Majority-French productions foreign-language films could once Bergman Island, Bronx, Cuban 4 Asterix - The Secret of the Magic Potion 3.13 3.44 17.4 19.3 (SND / SND) accounted for 85% of admissions open the doors to so-called emerging Network, De Gaulle, Eiffel, in 2019, an exceptionally high figure, markets where French-language L’Origine du Monde, How to be a 5 Minuscule - Mandibles from Far Away 1.07 1.07 5.32 5.32 up 20% compared to 2016 and 2018, fare struggles, 2019 seems to have Good Wife, The Lost Prince, Little (Futurikon / Futurikon) and the second-highest figure in the partially shattered this tendency, Vampire and Poly, not forgetting 6 Terra Willy 0.76 0.76 3.78 3.78 past decade after 2015. Minority impacted by the poor performance of those titles which will continue (Bac Films Distribution / master films, TAT productions) their international roll-out, such as coproductions accounted for 6.07 Anna. This phenomenon also affected million admissions, more than one China: although a record 11 French- An Officer and a Spy, La Belle 7 Sink or Swim 0.69 1.06 4.63 7.29 (StudioCanal / Chi-Fou-Mi Productions, Trésor Films) third of their score in 2018, when language films were released there, Époque, Les Misérables, Portrait four titles sold more than 1 million they only sold 1.13 million tickets, the of a Lady on Fire, The Specials, 8 An Officer and a Spy 0.63 0.63 4.14 4.14 tickets for a total of some 8 million poorest performance ever registered The Translators, and The Truth. (Playtime / Légende, RP Productions) between them. in this country. Furthermore, neither 9 The Mustang° 0.61 0.61 4.95 4.95 Anna nor Mia and the White Lion (Focus Features / Légende) The number of French films on were released in Chinese multiplexes. 10 Non-Fiction 0.52 0.53 3.35 3.43 release in foreign theaters conti- Strong competition for screens, (Playtime / CG Cinéma) (° Film in a language other than French) (* Figures not definitive) BREAKDOWN OF FRENCH FILMS ADMISSIONS ABROAD IN 2019 BY GENRE COMEDY The French film that sold the most Only 100,000 admissions sepa- Fantasy / Animation As in 2018, comedy was the genre tickets outside France in 2019 was rate the top two titles. Released Horror / SF 13.8% which generated the most admissions Anna. The Luc Besson-directed across the five continents, Mia outside France, accounting for movie was released in more than sold a and the White Lion 3% around one third of the annual total 70 territories and totaled some total of 4.25 million tickets, inclu- (12.9 million). Despite that, this 4.35 million admissions, including ding 3.21 million in Europe and total, for which Western Europe 1.39 million in Central and Eastern 890,000 in Latin America. The Europe. The thriller drew more than film was a surprise hit in Italy, accounted for 62.8% (42.4% of total tickets in the Thriller / region), was down 21.9% compared to 2018. Serial 100,000 spectators in 14 foreign where it became the sixth biggest Adventure countries, performing best in French hit of the past decade Bad Weddings 2 was the only title to sell more than Russia (908,000). However, the with more than 900,000 spec- 24.8% 1 million tickets, while another three drew more than comparison with the box office tators. It sold comfortably more 500,000 spectators: Sink or Swim (1 million admissions of the director’s previous films than 100,000 tickets in six other in total), Non-Fiction, and Woman at War (minority). is unequivocal: since 2013, they territories, including Mexico and have all sold more than 10 million Colombia.