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Italy

Major European film market with strong theatrical and arthouse traditions. Major specialty distributors: Lucky Red, Bim Distribuzione, Movies Inspired, I Wonder Pictures, Wanted Cinema. Italy was Cannes Marché Country of Honour in 2025.

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The Cannes Marché Country of Honour Effect: Does Japan 2026 Actually Move the Needle on Japanese-Content Licensing?

Japan is the Cannes Marché 2026 Country of Honour. The designation drives meaningful programming, panels, and visibility at the May 12-21 Marché. The actual question for sellers and buyers: does Country of Honour status meaningfully move the needle on territory licensing values for content from the honoured country? Comparing Japan 2026 to Italy 2025, Mexico 2024, and historical patterns.

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