Digital revolution

Digital screening at London's Curzon is first by Films Council's Digital Screen Network

Oct  6 2005

Danish political thriller 'King's Game' made history yesterday (Wednesday, October 6) when it became the first film to receive a commercial digital screening as part of the UK Film Council's Digital Screen Network (DSN), at the Curzon Soho cinema, London.

While industry players suggest this is the beginning of an inevitable and permanent move – due to the significantly reduced print and distribution costs – it remains to be seen whether removing the 35mm infrastructure will be so easy.

There is also the romantic bond cinemagoers share with its traditional format of movie-projection.

Dogwoof Pictures is production company behind 'King's Game', its director Anna Godas says, 'We fully believe this is the way forward, and are more than happy to support this initiative, which we think will in the long term be beneficial to the industry in general, and that will ultimately give all audiences the opportunity to enjoy cinema beyond blockbusters.'

The main argument behind this is that the reduced costs would give a boost to independent filmmaking and that digital film provides a higher quality viewing experience.

To find out for yourself, follow this link for screening times of 'King's Game' at the Curzon.