Ban on the movie Da Vinci Code?

[mango]

Mango...if you think a free-for-all and seamless system exists in the US, you're blissfully ignorant.

Mango, do you even read the news? http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/co ... 01429.html
All that this Falun Gong activist did was protest against the Chinese premier and yell "President Bush, stop him from killing! President Bush, stop him from persecuting Falun Gong!". For that, she was arrested.

Prosecutors maintained that the yelling at Hu was threatening and constituted a crime -- willfully intimidating, coercing, threatening and harassing a foreign official.

Mango, try wearing a swastika chain or tshirt, and see what happens.

There are varying levels of censorship in both countries. You cannot just make a sweeping generalisation that the US is totally liberal with regard to free speech. I cannot put up a Christmas star on my balcony because it is prohibited here (in the US) out of the possibility of "offending" others. In India, I used to put up a star every Christmas season. Saying "Merry Christmas" is prohibited in offices and public/government places in many parts in the US. In India, you can wish anyone for any religious festival without any fear of "offending" him or her.

you know what, i have to concede that point. theres no way around it.. however, its really one's preference what sort of censorship they would like around them. yeah, we have censorship in the us, but i'll take this anyday over people trying to ban books and movies that i may like to read.

[gyanster]

After all this controversy, the makers of the movie and big studio bosses make lots of money..



http://www.apunkachoice.com/scoop/holly ... 523-0.html

[Free Entity HP]

fine enough. to an extent, the MPAA does censor movies by releasing a rating system (G to NC17) however, we're discussing to the level which a person is villified/harassed when they claim a certain viewpoint. of course, an unpopular viewpoint will be responded to with an equally offensive rebuttal, but we're addressing if the government is proactively discouraging the citizens from watching/listening this media. i have heard of no instances, in current day, where literature or videos (besides child porn and other illegal activities) are banned in the united states. all i'm saying is that i prefer the openness of western society. i only hope that people can overcome their prejudices and learn to think critically as to the validity of their own beliefs before jumping to conclusions and trying to ban it from public consumption.

So where in India did you see the kind of state censorship you're talking about? I agree that we do have a few vigilante groups who indulge in their own brand of moral policing. But isn't that the very essence of free speech? People should be able to voice their displeasure about something that they don't like.



Having said that, I do concede that at times, this moral policing does take an ugly turn but in no way does that imply that the state is out to harass people who do not subscribe to their viewpoint or is proactively discouraging people from getting exposed to any controversial media.



I hope you're getting what I'm trying to say. If not, I guess this example would help you. If you have people calling for a ban on the Da Vinci Code movie in India, you have scores of associations asking for a ban on Harry Potter books. And need I tell you about the book Ulysses having been banned in the US?

[Fun Kay]

Well...Well.....

http://www.hindu.com/2006/06/02/stories/2006060207640600.htm

Whadya make of that?

What do we innocent citizens of Hyderabad do now? Go to another state just to watch the movie?

Or to another country?

Agreed that the "Story" does distort existing facts, but it's just a STORY. Someone above had mentioned that if someone decided to change the Mahabharat and make a film on that, then the Hindu's would create a furore....but IF they said it was just a STORY, FICTION (with bold disclaimers twice before and twice after the movie), then why shouldn't we be able to see it?? If you take offense to the theme of the movie, then YOU don't see it...y deprive others? Others who really don't have too much of a problem watching the movie for the pure sake of entertainment, should not suffer because of the narrow-mindedness of a few others.

Man, i was so looking forward to watching the movie this weekend.....but what's the point of my ranting and raving? Who's listening to us anyway?

[CtrlAltDel]

the AP govt has done the unthinkable!



i hate to say it but i think this is minority appeasement. why am i prevented from enjoying the film in the theater. it wud anyway be out in CDs and DVDs.



the archbishop Joji something of hyderabad had even threatened bloodshed if the film was released... how is this different from the Fanaa case in gujarat?

...what's the point of my ranting and raving? Who's listening to us anyway?

i agree. i think i have to see it in my visit to bangalore this month end.



whats so special abt the local christians that they demand seperate treatment compared to christians of maharashtra, karnataka etc?

[Fun Kay]

Taken from rediff:

Its screening might lead to unrest among the semi-literate and illiterate rural folk following the faith.

Ummm...so these semi-literate and illiterate folk are gonna understand english? And also french-accented english?

If not, then why not just ban the telugu version? And let the "literate" folk enjoy the movie?

[Fun Kay]

And also, who are they to be condescending, and just assume that because they are illiterate/semi-literate folk, they would blindly follow what's being said in the movie, and hence get affected by it?

If you're gonna give reasoning, at least give plausible ones...not just blurt out some crap like this.

[CtrlAltDel]

if anyone here has a good home theater setup at home, we can all get together there and see the film on DVD.



hell with the archbishop and the majlis, we will commit the blasphemy of hearing actors discuss Jesus's marriage!

[Fun Kay]

Going by the trend (Fanaa & Da Vinci), looks like we'll have to go state-hoppin' if we wanna watch movies nowadays....

[gyanster]

Not to mention Catholics of the world.. Europe - No bans, USA - No bans.. And Australians are amazed that it is being banned.. - http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-re ... 4#r7999294



So much for free speech. It is just entertainment, not vote bank politics.. And who will remember when they are voting that 'Oh! Congress helped us in not watching blasphemous stuff, may be we should vote for them!", these politicians need a sound thrashing on their back side.

[gyanster]

Sorry, don't click on that link people. It is subscription only.. Sorry, if there was an edit feature I would've removed it..

[The Jackal]

Will be leaving for Banglore or Mumbai just to see this movie...

[Fun Kay]

I read somewhere (been racking my brains trying to find out where i read it, but for the life of me, i can't remember!), that 3 youngters who went from some place in Gujarat to B'bay to watch Fanaa, were not allowed back in to the state, or are being asked by the Govt. to leave, or something like that.

So i guess we'd better be careful even while doing stuff like that!

Irritating...but true

IT HAPPENS ONLY IN INDIA!!

[kavya]

yes why should it be banned ?!?

[smack]

if anyone here has a good home theater setup at home, we can all get together there and see the film on DVD.

hell with the archbishop and the majlis, we will commit the blasphemy of hearing actors discuss Jesus's marriage!

Moi frnd had a nice projection TV with a good home theater system and yeah, we can throw in some beers as well. Lemme know.

[smack]

How silly ppl can get.



All u religious fanatics, go to hell

[CtrlAltDel]

if u guys have noticed something, all the bans on Da Vinci Code have happened only in states where Congress are ruling or in the ruling coalition - Goa, AP, TN, Punjab, Meghalaya.......



the Christian minorities in other states seem to ignore or tolerate this film.



maybe Delhi escaped coz of the presence of a large foreign community and any ban wud tarnish its image.



maybe certain powerful catholic in the congress hierarchy has taken a decision.....

[Fun Kay]

if u guys have noticed something, all the bans on Da Vinci Code have happened only in states where Congress are ruling or in the ruling coalition - Goa, AP, TN, Punjab, Meghalaya.......

the Christian minorities in other states seem to ignore or tolerate this film.

maybe Delhi escaped coz of the presence of a large foreign community and any ban wud tarnish its image.

maybe certain powerful catholic in the congress hierarchy has taken a decision.....

Even in Kerala (where a majority of these bishops n fathers r from) there doesn't seem to be any problem!!??? And there's a very high density of Christian population there

Its so irritating esp since we're in Hyd Metro!! And still can't watch the damn thing.

[CtrlAltDel]

if u guys have noticed something, all the bans on Da Vinci Code have happened only in states where Congress are ruling or in the ruling coalition - Goa, AP, TN, Punjab, Meghalaya.......

the Christian minorities in other states seem to ignore or tolerate this film.

maybe Delhi escaped coz of the presence of a large foreign community and any ban wud tarnish its image.

maybe certain powerful catholic in the congress hierarchy has taken a decision.....

Even in Kerala (where a majority of these bishops n fathers r from) there doesn't seem to be any problem!!??? And there's a very high density of Christian population there
Its so irritating esp since we're in Hyd Metro!! And still can't watch the damn thing.

thats coz Kerala isnt ruled by the Congress now...

[ustaad]

I read somewhere (been racking my brains trying to find out where i read it, but for the life of me, i can't remember!), that 3 youngters who went from some place in Gujarat to B'bay to watch Fanaa, were not allowed back in to the state, or are being asked by the Govt. to leave, or something like that.
So i guess we'd better be careful even while doing stuff like that!
Irritating...but true
IT HAPPENS ONLY IN INDIA!!

are you kiddin me. ?

[Ustaad]

i'd like to see the Desi version of Da Vinci code.

[kavya]

[kavya]

this girls name is really mona lisa

[kavya]

[smack]

hehehehe