The year in film: Pandemic caused chaos and posed dire threat to cinema-going

London-born filmmaker Christopher Nolan has found himself on the frontlines of the battle between cinema-going and streaming (Ian West/PA)

The last 12 months have brought seismic changes to most areas of life and the film industry has been no exception.

A year that began with a moment almost universally celebrated in Hollywood – Parasite’s best picture win at the Oscars – ends amid a raging debate over the future of cinema, after the shift towards streaming progressed at a rate sure to send shivers down the spine of any cinema owner.