In any case, the prevention concepts are on the table: “We have proven that we have safety concepts that work – starting with the ventilation systems that guarantee high air circulation according to strict requirements,” says Christian Dörfler, operator of the Haydn cinema and industry spokesman: “In the cinema people don’t talk, look in one direction, keep their distance and wear a mask. There is certainly no infection problem in the cinema. “
In addition, there is the option of entry testing: “We are ready to control corona tests, but we would like a standardized procedure,” says Dörfler. He generally thinks the Austrian strategy of testing a lot is good: “The German colleagues are jealously glancing at Austria. Austria is taking a bold, innovative path. I hope that the strategy works and does not backfire. ”However, the Austrian cinema landscape is heavily dependent on the German market:“ As long as the German cinemas are closed, there is no new content in Austria ”. Not to mention big American films.
But it is precisely in this regard that Christof Papousek, managing director of the Cineplexx cinema chain, is more optimistic: “We are assuming that the supply of US films will start again from April 1st. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced that cinemas will open again in New York from March 5th. That is a very important signal. ”
–
