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Luca Guadagnino Slams Turkish ‘Queer’ Ban As “Obtuse Censorship”

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Acclaimed director Luca Guadagnino slams 'obtuse censorship' of his film at the Marrakech International Film Festival, vowing to keep the art of filmmaking alive.
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  • 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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