Union I&B Ministry denies censor exemption to 31 films at IDSFFK in Keralam
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: The Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting denied the necessary censor exemption for 31 films slated for screening at the International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala (IDSFFK). The denied titles include 18 films officially selected for the festival, nine from the International Non‑Fiction section, three from the Festival Winners section, and one from the Nepal Package. The decision prevents these films from being shown at the festival, affecting the event’s programming and the filmmakers’ ability to reach audiences.
Covered by 4 outlets across the spectrum: 50% left, 25% center, 25% right.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (2): The Federal, The Hindu
- Center (1): Hindustan Times
- Right-leaning (1): Deccan Chronicle
Sources
- Keralam documentary festival: Centre denies screening permission to 31 films — The Federal (left-leaning)
- Centre Gave No Reason for Blocking 31 IDSFFK Films: Keralam Minister — Deccan Chronicle (right-leaning)
- ‘No reason given’: Keralam govt claims 31 films ‘denied’ screening at documentary and film festival — Hindustan Times (center)
- Union I&B Ministry denies censor exemption to 31 films at IDSFFK in Keralam — The Hindu (left-leaning)