Article R211-45 of the French Cinema and Moving Image Code
As an exception to the provisions of sections 1 to 3, the Minister responsible for culture issues a cinematographic exhibition licence under the conditions set out in this sub-section: 1° Either for an unlimited number of screenings and, except in the case of school screenings, for a period not exceeding five years from the date of issue, to a work or document consisting of a recording of a live performance…