The key reason that less-developed nations generally cannot compete with industrialized nations in the area of movie production is that ______.

A) these nations lack basic democratic political freedoms
B) historical movies have not been of much interest to people in these countries
C) these nations do not have creative personnel
D) these nations lack the capital and infrastructure needed to produce high-quality films

Less-developed Nations

Less-developed nations, also known as developing countries, are countries with a lower standard of living, economic instability, and less advanced industrial infrastructure than developed countries.

Movie Production

The process of creating a film, from conceptualization and scripting to filming, editing, and distribution.

Capital

Assets or resources that an individual or entity owns or controls with the expectation that it will provide future benefit or value.