Film screening plays a vital role in the people’s spiritual and cultural life, but given the severe pandemic situation at the moment, this cannot be categorized as essential service, said a senior official.
Movie distributors and cineplex operators have called for cutting 50% of value-added tax and payment deferral of such tax until December 31, 2021.
Cinemas in the city began to welcome visitors again and adhere to the regulation on limited occupancy.