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Post Subject: Too Serious?Posted by Reggie on: 6/3/2009
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Romy your explanation brings to mind the Cinematheque Francaise-esque (started by the estimable Henri Langlois in the 20s-30s). The Cinematheque Francaise was established to save films from destruction, especially during the Nazi occupation of France, where Monsieur Langlois saved many films that would have otherwise been destroyed by that regime. A 'club' for enthusiasts evolved from this lasting well into the 60s I think, where they would view sometimes never-before-seen films generally only once. Many famous directors and film icons such as Francois Truffault, still students, learned much attending meetings of this club.
Nobility is all dandy and everything. But profitablity and sustainability is tricky to acheive in this context.
Wouldn't it be more difficult to make what you describe above a sustainable profitable business? Niche to the extreme, so a very limited potential customer base I would think. On the other hand, the original concept by Mr. Hwang, albeit with some variations, is very appealing to a much broader segment of the poulation. A Naru-like cafe in some major US cities would be in-spots and I would be a frequent visitor if there was one here locally, and I know many others that would too -
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