Overview
- The Athens-set romance between a Canadian journalist and a queer Afghan woman debuted Nov. 4 at the Thessaloniki Film Festival.
- Director Anita Doron called the MPAA’s NC-17 rating “shocking,” arguing comparable heterosexual content often receives lighter classifications.
- Producers contend the ruling exposes a double standard for depictions of lesbian and queer sexuality on screen.
- The team describes the explicit scenes as consensual and character-driven, with actors saying they had control over how desire was portrayed.
- VVS will release the Canada–Hellenic Republic co-production in Canada and Distant Horizon is handling international sales, while U.S. rights remain unsold.