As a film enthusiast who has witnessed the power of cinema to challenge, provoke, and unite, I am deeply disheartened by the Turkish government’s decision to ban Luca Guadagnino’s “Queer.” In my years of exploring the vast landscape of global cinema, I have come to appreciate the transformative potential of art and the freedom of expression it embodies.


In a surprising turn of events, “Queer,” the latest film by Luca Guadagnino, will not be screened in Turkey. The Turkish government has imposed a ban on this movie, which was set to kickstart the Mubi film festival in Istanbul. As a result, Mubi has decided to cancel the entire festival, initially scheduled for November 7-10.

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2024-11-08 04:53