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Films on demand decline in Switzerland

First decline in films on demand in Switzerland last year
First decline in films on demand in Switzerland last year Keystone-SDA

Film viewings via subscription and streaming services fell in 2023 by 5% on the previous year. This is the first time these platforms have recorded a decline since detailed data became available in 2019.

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This trend particularly affected documentaries (-8%) and European films (-9%), the Swiss Federal Statistical Office (FSO) reported on Friday. Conversely, animated films posted an increase in viewings (+4%).

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For Swiss films, the increase was 13%, although their market share remained below 1%. American productions remain the most popular (71% of viewings), followed by European productions (21%).

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