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British film banned from Beirut Film Festival because of ‘LGBT content’
A British film has been banned from the Beirut Film Festival (October 7-15) and the director believes it was cut for its ‘LGBT content’.
Writer-director Philippe Audi-Dor said: ‘I am very disappointed that Wasp won’t be screening at the renowned Beirut International Film Festival because of its LGBT content.’
The film Wasp follows the holiday of a gay couple in the south of France. A long-lost friend Caroline arrives and disrupts their tranquility while attracting the attention of one of the men. The film has been praised for its depiction of fluid sexuality.
The film has won best international feature and best actress at FilmOut San Diego this year. It has also been screened at the Boston LGBT Film Festival, Raindance Film Festival, and others.
A spokesperson for the Beirut International Film Festival said Wasp was banned because it had not secured a permit from the General Security.
The BIFF has played LGBT content before, including the British film Lilting, starring openly gay actor Ben Whishaw.
Wasp is Audi-Dor’s first feature film. ‘I do understand that the film touches upon a delicate subject, and do respect the censorship bureau’s decision,’ he said.
He adds: ‘I do think however that the cancelling of the movie emphasizes just how relevant a film like Wasp is in today’s world.’
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Jack Flanagan
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