Discussed when the movie was canceled Kawasaki explained the process of cancellation

Discussed when movie was canceled Organizer explained the process of cancellation Kawasaki Oct. 31 6:01

At the film festival held in Kawasaki City, criticism about the screening of movies on the theme of comfort women was continually criticized, and on the evening of the 30th, a venue for discussion was set up at the venue. "We were told that it would be difficult to screen in person or on the phone," he explained.

At the "KAWASAKI Shinyuri Film Festival" to be held in Kawasaki City until next month, some of the performers have filed lawsuits for the suspension of the screening of the movie "Main Battlefield" on the theme of comfort women. In particular, the co-sponsored Kawasaki City expressed concern and the organizer's NPO corporation canceled the screening.

With a series of criticisms of responses, about 140 people participated on the evening of the 30th at the festival venue where the organizers, film officials and citizens discussed.

First of all, the organizer explained that Kawasaki City was asked to submit the selection materials for “Main Battlefield”, and then it was told by telephone and face-to-face that “It is difficult to screen works that have been litigated in the city's co-sponsored business”. did.

This means that it was a few days after the Aichi Triennale was canceled due to threats.

The manager of the sponsoring NPO said, “We took the difficult word seriously and decided to cancel it because we could not ensure safety.”

In addition to a series of calls for reexamination of the screening from the participants, director Miki Dezaki of the “main battlefield” who visited the venue said, “I understand worries but in reality I succumbed to harassment. Let ’s keep our freedom of expression together. ”

The organizer will consider future responses including screening.