BIFFes: Filmmakers call censorship ‘absurd’ and ‘fascist’

Bengaluru | Sunday | 25th February, 2018

Summary:

Sathyu, recounted the ordeal they had to face in their creative careers. | Photo Credit: Sudhakara Jainmore-inThe recent controversies over censorship of films took centre stage on Saturday at a debate on the second day of Bengaluru International Film Festival (BIFFes). Mr.

Babu pointed out that censorship only for films is absurd, as society is mature enough to see uncensored content on television and internet. “My film Antha was cleared by the censors but, after its release, the government felt the film opposed it and later butchered it. At a panel discussion ‘Censorship in India’, several filmmakers, led by M.S..