C-60/84, Cinéthèque [1985]
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Key Points to Note in This Case
• Issue: French law imposed a two-year time limit after a film's cinematic release before it could be released on video. This measure aimed to protect cinemas from financial difficulties and support the French film industry.
• Impact: The law affected both domestic and imported films, applying universally to all films, irrespective of their origin. This made it an indistinctly applicable measure.
• Outcome: The Court held that the law did not violate Article 34 TFEU. The protection of a state's cultural heritage was recognised as a mandatory requirement that could justify restrictions on the free movement of goods.