Overview

• Boyle tells The Guardian he wouldn’t direct the Oscar-winner now due to increased concerns over cultural appropriation and representation.
• He acknowledges that despite working with a local crew, the original production remained a flawed outsider’s portrayal of Indian culture and poverty.
• The director warns that what once felt radical would now face critical scrutiny and fail to get financed.
• He indicates he is unlikely to join Bridge7’s proposed sequel or TV series and says a young Indian filmmaker should lead any revisit.
• His comments highlight ongoing industry debates over who has authority to tell culturally specific stories and the evolution of representation since 2008.