Explicit NC-17 Rating For Ira Sachs' New Queer Drama 'Passages' Sparks Debate

• The film explores intimacy and was given an NC-17 rating, which prevents viewers under 17 from seeing it without a parent or guardian.
• 'Passages' tells the story of a Paris-based filmmaker who jeopardizes his marriage by embarking on a new romance with a French schoolteacher.
• Director Ira Sachs criticizes the rating as homophobic and refuses to edit the film, instead releasing it unrated.
• The rating perpetuates barriers for independent and queer films, as previous queer dramas have also received NC-17 ratings.
• Stars discuss the importance of explicit sex scenes in portraying relationships and challenge conventional morality.

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