Netflix is now enforcing Indian censorship rules around the world
Indian movies on the Netflix platform are now censored in accordance with the orders of the Indian government. The film certification board is increasingly cutting certain scenes from films deemed too political. According to The Hindu newspaper, even films viewed from abroad are now being cut.
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With our correspondent in Bangalore, Côme Bastin
Bheed, a film critical of the coronavirus pandemic with excerpts from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speeches, another, Oh my God 2 which tackled religious themes at the same time as sexuality... Although popular, they were partly censored by the Indian authorities.
This censorship applies to cinemas, but also to streaming platforms. However, when viewed from abroad, Indian films were currently broadcast in their full version on Netflix. But the streaming platform now enforces Indian law all over the world.
Invoking respect for religious sentiments or political neutrality, institutions such as the Film Certification Board or even sometimes the Supreme Court exert increasing pressure on the content of films in India. According to The Hindu, at least a thousand scenes were changed across 300 films in 2023.
The Indian government has a range of threats to force foreign companies that do not obey it to bend. He has surely been convincing to Netflix.
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