《围困》下的莫莱坞：审查制度和文化障碍

莫莱坞面对审查制度的越来越多，引发了电影制片人的愤怒。这是喀拉拉邦电影界的文化窒息窒息的艺术表达吗？

Mollywood Under Siege: Censorship and the Cultural Chokehold

《围困》下的莫莱坞：审查制度和文化障碍

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).

喀拉拉邦的电影业莫利坞（Mollywood）正在与感知的文化障碍作斗争。围绕电影审查制度的最新争议引发了大火，引发了有关艺术自由和中央电影认证委员会（CBFC）的作用的严重问题。

The Janaki Controversy: A Symptom of a Larger Problem

Janaki争议：一个更大问题的症状

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."

轩然大波始于贾纳基（Janaki）vs喀拉拉邦（JSK），这是一部面临主人公的名字贾纳基（Janaki）的法庭戏剧，这是罗摩衍那（Ramayana）的尊敬的名字。这不是一个孤立的事件。电影制片人对不可预测和不合理的审查制定决策表达了沮丧，这阻碍了创造力。 Fefka的Renji Panicker恰当地称其为“文化障碍”。

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.

该问题超出了特定名称。 CBFC对重写的要求和后期制作的重新研究在经济上和艺术上都很残酷。正如KFPA副总统G Suresh Kumar感叹时，在电影上花费了千万千万，只是被告知要更改角色名称是破坏性的。

Echoes of the Past, Fears for the Future

过去的回声，对未来的恐惧

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.

喀拉拉邦高等法院质疑反对“ Janaki”的基本原理，当时“ Seeta Aur Geeta”这样的电影不面对这样的障碍。这种不一致的人对任意决策的关注。甚至像L2这样的大片：Empuraan也没有免疫，在右翼愤怒之后正在重新编辑，从而影响了其释放。

A Broader Trend?

更广泛的趋势？

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.

虽然最近的重点是莫利坞，但围绕审查制度和艺术表达的辩论是全球性的。核心问题围绕监管监督与创建和讲述故事的自由之间的平衡而不必要。

My Two Cents

我的两分钱

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?

尽管有些人可能会主张负责任的内容创造和对文化情感的敏感性，但当前的气候似乎正在扼杀创造力。 CBFC决定中缺乏明确的准则以及明显的矛盾，为电影制片人带来了恐惧和不确定性的环境。如果艺术家不断地猜测什么可能冒犯了什么，如何推动界限并探索复杂的主题？

Looking Ahead

展望未来

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!

莫莱坞的情况突显了电影制片人，监管机构和公众之间公开对话的重要性。对审查制度的透明和一致的方法对于确保艺术表达能够蓬勃发展而不必担心任意限制至关重要。希望莫利坞能够应对这些挑战，并继续产生以它所闻名的迷人故事。毕竟，谁想生活在一个由恐惧决定的艺术决定的世界中？不是这个纽约人！