Fatima Djoumer has been appointed General Director of independent exhibitor network Europa Cinemas, replacing Claude-Eric Poiroux who is stepping down after 30 years in the role. Poiroux has been a…
Poiroux has been awarded the title of Honorary President in recognition of his work in building the network, which today represents 3,060 screens in 744 cities in 38 countries, which collectively pull in 83 million admissions every year.
“The whole network will always owe a debt of gratitude to Claude-Eric whose vision has allowed us to build such an extensive and diverse network,” she said. “Europa Cinemas’ core belief is that cinemas are essential to the future of film. Our network is constantly finding innovative ways to enhance its role in the film ecosystem and to building audiences.”
The Europa Cinemas network was created in 1992 with the support of the European Union’s Creative Europe program and today exists in partnership MEDIA program. It is also supported by France’s National Cinema Centre , the Council of Europe’s Eurimages, Germany’s FFA and the Institut Français.
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