Many people prefer to watch foreign films rather than locally produced films. Why could this be? Should governments give more financial support to local film industries?

Many people choose to watch foreign films rather than local movies. There are many explanations for
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, but the main reason is the creation of Hollywood. I think the state should help the film industry because it can have many benefits. The arrival of Hollywood in the cinema business has changed many things. Indeed, it has greatly improved the quality and the standard of film production.
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, since its creation,
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business has never stopped growing, from the first movies,
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as In Old California in 1910 or The Jazz Singer in 1927, to the movies we have now , like Marvel's productions or Avatar, the American Industry has always been the dream for every actor or director.
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, big blockbusters cost around 100 to 300 million dollars to make.
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makes it really hard to compete for local producers with lower budgets.
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why governments should help the directors financially.
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, it has other advantages, but we can barely consider it as an investment.
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, in France, the state has created a company called CNC (National Cinema Centre) that collects taxes from tickets, streaming platforms and
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reinvests that money into French cinema production. Thanks to
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strategy, France produces hundreds of videotapes every year and maintains a strong cultural identity despite Hollywood’s dominance.
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, in today’s society, people will prefer watching a blockbuster with famous actors with many special effects rather than a low-cost feature. But with the help of the state , things could change , and it
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benefits the country because it can bring tourism.

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planning
Plan your answer before writing. Start with a clear view of the prompt: why people watch foreign films and how government help can boost local cinema.
content
Explain more balance. Say both sides: reasons people watch foreign films and what government can do. Give clear, one or two examples.
language
Use simple, short sentences. Check grammar and punctuation to avoid run-ons.
structure
Clear introduction and conclusion
content
Some good examples like CNC
cohesion
Use of linking phrases like Moreover, For example, To conclude
Your opinion

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Don’t leave your opinion until the conclusion.

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...do you agree or disagree?...do you think...?...your opinion...?

Topic Vocabulary:
  • Globalization
  • Cultural exchange
  • Cinematic expertise
  • Diverse narratives
  • Enriching cultural experience
  • Linguistic proficiency
  • Cinematography advancements
  • Government subsidies
  • Promote local talent
  • Economic sustainability
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