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The Lumière Festival’s Classic Film Market Gains International Reach, Honors Greece and Spotlights Taiwan as Heritage Films Grow in Market Value

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What happened

LYON, France — Classic film markets are ever more international and so is the International Classic Film Market (MIFC), part of Lyon’s Lumière Festival and one of the world’s very rare business meets and marts for the heritage film business.

Key facts

  • Reported by Variety and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:35:34 UTC.

Why it matters

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