For the first time in the world, the UNESCO Institute of Statistics (UIS) has launched a survey to track trends in the production and distribution of feature films. It is reported that it is the only global survey of its kind on cinema as one of the prominent and predominant cultural expressions. It covers a range of issues such as the language of films and a breakdown of market shares for national and foreign productions. The survey was launched in more than 200 countries and territories in early July 2007. Initial results are scheduled for release in 2008.It is revealed that, given the importance of cinema as a cultural phenomenon, the statistics will contribute to the monitoring of issues related to cultural diversity.
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