Luca Guadagnino Criticizes Turkey's Ban on His Film 'Queer'

The director condemned the censorship as restrictive and expressed hope that Turkish audiences would still access the film through alternative means.

Luca Guadagnino's film 'Queer,' starring Daniel Craig, was banned in Turkey for alleged 'provocative content' and 'creating social disorder.'
The ban led streaming platform MUBI to cancel its Istanbul film festival, where 'Queer' was set to be the opening film.
Guadagnino, speaking at the Marrakech Film Festival, called the ban 'obtuse censorship' and questioned whether authorities had actually seen the film.
The filmmaker highlighted the enduring power of cinema to challenge societal norms and encouraged Turkish audiences to find ways to watch the movie.
The censorship has sparked broader discussions on artistic freedom, with Guadagnino pledging to fight against restrictions on creative expression.