Film Policy under MERCOSUR: The Case of Uruguay

This paper explores the cultural dimensions of regional integration that could result from the regional trade pact of the Latin American Southern Cone called MERCOSUR. The aim of this study is to understand whether cultural industries such as film can be aided by state policies that work to erase bo...

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Published inCanadian journal of communication Vol. 27; no. 1; pp. 33 - 46
Main Author Falicov, Tamara L.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Toronto University of Toronto Press 01.01.2002
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Business
Common markets
Creative industries
Cultural factors
Cultural policy
Culture
Developing countries
Finance
Foreign trade zones
Free trade
International aspects
Laws & regulations
LDCs
Legislation
Markets
Motion picture directors & producers
Motion picture industry
Motion pictures
Movie & television coproductions
North American Free Trade Agreement
Policies
Politics
Tax cuts
South America
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Summary:This paper explores the cultural dimensions of regional integration that could result from the regional trade pact of the Latin American Southern Cone called MERCOSUR. The aim of this study is to understand whether cultural industries such as film can be aided by state policies that work to erase borders between neighbouring countries and to facilitate interchange and trade through regional integration. Despite grassroots mobilization by filmmakers, this cultural dimension of MERCOSUR has not been realized in any material fashion. This research explores the various reasons for the failure of this policy. The Uruguayan film industry serves as a case study of some of the obstacles to cultural integration.
ISSN:0705-3657
1499-6642
DOI:10.22230/cjc.2002v27n1a1270