Biografvisning

Biografvisning, literally cinema screening, is the showing of a film to a paying audience in a cinema or other venue. The term is used in Danish and Norwegian contexts and is formed from biograf (cinema) and visning (screening). A biografvisning typically involves the distribution of a film to a cinema by a distributor or rights holder and requires a license for public performance. Cinemas or event organizers pay license fees, which are allocated to rights holders according to contractual terms and national copyright law.

Screenings are delivered as digital cinema packages (DCP) or, in some cases, traditional film prints. Subtitles, multiple language versions, and accessibility options may be provided. Scheduling decisions consider audience demand, release strategy, and theater availability. Types of screenings include commercial releases, premieres, limited engagements, festival screenings, and charity or educational events.

Rights management varies by country but generally involves collecting societies or licensing agencies that negotiate terms with distributors and cinemas. Biografvisning plays a central role in the film industry by generating box office revenue, promoting titles, and enabling cultural access, while balancing copyright protections and contract terms.