An altered version of the film, released in China last weekend, is only around three minutes shorter than the original. But it omits crucial scenes.
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‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ With No Gay Scenes? Censored Film Angers Chinese Viewers
An altered version of the film, released in China last weekend, is only around three minutes shorter than the original. But it omits crucial scenes.
The Saturday Profile: In Beirut, a ‘Teeming Vision of the Inferno’
In “Capernaum,” her Oscar-nominated film, Nadine Labaki has captured a world of hopelessness and desperation that most Lebanese refuse to see.
Bruno Ganz, Who Played an Angel and Hitler, Is Dead at 77
“Wings of Desire” and “Downfall” were among the highlights of Mr. Ganz’s long film career, which he spent mostly in Europe.
Film Set in China’s Cultural Revolution Is Pulled From Berlin Festival
The withdrawal of the film by the noted Chinese director Zhang Yimou comes amid a broader crackdown on the discussion of sensitive subjects in China.
The Saturday Profile: ‘Shoplifters’ Director Pierces Japan’s Darker Side
“I don’t portray people or make movies where viewers can easily find hope,” says Hirokazu Kore-eda, director of the Oscar-nominated film “Shoplifters.”
Feature: How Iran’s Greatest Director Makes Art of Moral Ambiguity
Asghar Farhadi’s films fill theaters in a country where taking sides can be dangerous. They’ve also captivated Hollywood.
How to Make Sex Scenes Natural and Nonthreatening? Cue the ‘Intimacy Coordinator’
As the acting industry grapples with a culture of sexual harassment and power imbalances, efforts to ensure the well-being of performers involved in intimate scenes are gaining ground.
Yalitza Aparicio of ‘Roma’ and the Politics of Stardom in Mexico
The film’s star was on her way to being a teacher when she landed the role. Now she’s part of a conversation about Indigenous people and inequality.
$40 Million Claim Against Bollywood-Loving Sheikh Dismissed by British Court
The sheikh, a cousin of the king of Bahrain, had been accused of breaking a contract to pay $1.5 million for each of 26 meetings with movie stars.