《圍困》下的莫萊塢：審查制度和文化障礙

莫萊塢面對審查制度的越來越多，引發了電影製片人的憤怒。這是喀拉拉邦電影界的文化窒息窒息的藝術表達嗎？

Mollywood Under Siege: Censorship and the Cultural Chokehold

《圍困》下的莫萊塢：審查制度和文化障礙

Kerala's film industry, Mollywood, is battling a perceived cultural chokehold. Recent controversies surrounding film censorship have ignited a firestorm, raising serious questions about artistic freedom and the role of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).

喀拉拉邦的電影業莫利塢（Mollywood）正在與感知的文化障礙作鬥爭。圍繞電影審查制度的最新爭議引發了大火，引發了有關藝術自由和中央電影認證委員會（CBFC）的作用的嚴重問題。

The Janaki Controversy: A Symptom of a Larger Problem

Janaki爭議：一個更大問題的症狀

The uproar began with Janaki vs State of Kerala (JSK), a courtroom drama facing objections to its protagonist's name, Janaki—a revered name from the Ramayana. This isn't an isolated incident. Filmmakers express frustration over unpredictable and unreasonable censorship decisions, hindering creativity. FEFKA's Renji Panicker aptly called it a "cultural chokehold."

軒然大波始於賈納基（Janaki）vs喀拉拉邦（JSK），這是一部面臨主人公的名字賈納基（Janaki）的法庭戲劇，這是羅摩衍那（Ramayana）的尊敬的名字。這不是一個孤立的事件。電影製片人對不可預測和不合理的審查制定決策表達了沮喪，這阻礙了創造力。 Fefka的Renji Panicker恰當地稱其為“文化障礙”。

The issue extends beyond specific names. The CBFC's requests for rewrites and re-dubs post-production are financially and artistically crippling. As KFPA vice president G Suresh Kumar lamented, spending crores on a film only to be told to change character names is nothing short of sabotage.

該問題超出了特定名稱。 CBFC對重寫的要求和後期製作的重新研究在經濟上和藝術上都很殘酷。正如KFPA副總統G Suresh Kumar感嘆時，在電影上花費了千萬千萬，只是被告知要更改角色名稱是破壞性的。

Echoes of the Past, Fears for the Future

過去的迴聲，對未來的恐懼

The Kerala High Court questioned the rationale behind objecting to 'Janaki' when films like 'Seeta Aur Geeta' faced no such hurdles. This inconsistency fuels concerns about arbitrary decision-making. Even blockbusters like L2: Empuraan haven't been immune, undergoing re-editing after right-wing outrage, impacting its release.

喀拉拉邦高等法院質疑反對“ Janaki”的基本原理，當時“ Seeta Aur Geeta”這樣的電影不面對這樣的障礙。這種不一致的人對任意決策的關注。甚至像L2這樣的大片：Empuraan也沒有免疫，在右翼憤怒之後正在重新編輯，從而影響了其釋放。

A Broader Trend?

更廣泛的趨勢？

While the recent focus is on Mollywood, the debate around censorship and artistic expression is a global one. The core issue revolves around the balance between regulatory oversight and the freedom to create and tell stories without undue interference.

雖然最近的重點是莫利塢，但圍繞審查制度和藝術表達的辯論是全球性的。核心問題圍繞監管監督與創建和講述故事的自由之間的平衡而不必要。

My Two Cents

我的兩分錢

While some might argue for responsible content creation and sensitivity towards cultural sentiments, the current climate seems to be stifling creativity. The lack of clear guidelines and the apparent inconsistencies in the CBFC's decisions create an environment of fear and uncertainty for filmmakers. How can artists push boundaries and explore complex themes if they're constantly second-guessing what might offend?

儘管有些人可能會主張負責任的內容創造和對文化情感的敏感性，但當前的氣候似乎正在扼殺創造力。 CBFC決定中缺乏明確的準則以及明顯的矛盾，為電影製片人帶來了恐懼和不確定性的環境。如果藝術家不斷地猜測什麼可能冒犯了什麼，如何推動界限並探索複雜的主題？

Looking Ahead

展望未來

The situation in Mollywood highlights the importance of open dialogue between filmmakers, regulatory bodies, and the public. A transparent and consistent approach to censorship is crucial to ensure that artistic expression can thrive without fear of arbitrary restrictions. Here's hoping Mollywood can navigate these challenges and continue to produce the captivating stories it's known for. After all, who wants to live in a world where art is dictated by fear? Not this New Yorker!

莫萊塢的情況突顯了電影製片人，監管機構和公眾之間公開對話的重要性。對審查制度的透明和一致的方法對於確保藝術表達能夠蓬勃發展而不必擔心任意限制至關重要。希望莫利塢能夠應對這些挑戰，並繼續產生以它所聞名的迷人故事。畢竟，誰想生活在一個由恐懼決定的藝術決定的世界中？不是這個紐約人！