MUBI Cancels Istanbul Film Festival Amid Queer Film Ban in Turkey
TL;DR
The streaming service Mubi canceled a film festival in Istanbul after Turkish authorities banned the opening film, "Queer," citing concerns over its "provocative content" potentially endangering societal peace. The ban was announced just hours before the festival's commencement.
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- Mubi Cancels Annual Istanbul Festival After Government Bans ‘Queer’ IndieWire
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- MUBI Cancels Turkey Film Fest Over Daniel Craig ‘Queer’ Drama Censorship Hollywood Reporter
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