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Luca Guadagnino Slams Turkish ‘Queer’ Ban As “Obtuse Censorship”
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scrn loglineAcclaimed director Luca Guadagnino slams 'obtuse censorship' of his film at the Marrakech International Film Festival, vowing to keep the art of filmmaking alive.beat sheet- Guadagnino's latest film, distributed by streaming platform Mubi, was banned in Turkey for its 'queer' themes, which the director calls a 'short-sighted' and 'damaging' act of censorship.
- Despite the setback, Guadagnino remains optimistic, drawing inspiration from the work of literary icon William S. Burroughs, whose radical writings challenged societal norms and pushed creative boundaries.
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Luca Guadagnino Slams Turkish ‘Queer’ Ban As “Obtuse Censorship”
DeadlineStory by Glenn Garner
scrn logline
Acclaimed director Luca Guadagnino slams 'obtuse censorship' of his film at the Marrakech International Film Festival, vowing to keep the art of filmmaking alive.
beat sheet
- Guadagnino's latest film, distributed by streaming platform Mubi, was banned in Turkey for its 'queer' themes, which the director calls a 'short-sighted' and 'damaging' act of censorship.
- Despite the setback, Guadagnino remains optimistic, drawing inspiration from the work of literary icon William S. Burroughs, whose radical writings challenged societal norms and pushed creative boundaries.
call sheet
Luca Guadagnino, William S. Burroughs, Marrakech International Film Festival, Mubi, Luca Guadagnino's latest film