Singapore: Board of Film Censors gives 'The Da Vinci Code' a rating of NC16
Channel NewsAsia reported that the Singapore Board of Film Censors has rated 'Da Vinci Code' NC16.
BFC says that, in deciding on the rating, it sought the views of the Film Consultative Panel which comprises a cross section of society, representing different professions, age groups, races and religions.
The majority of members came to the conclusion that the film should be viewed as a thriller and a piece of fiction.
Members agreed that the film can be shown, but at a higher rating as only a mature audience will be able to discern and differentiate between fact and fiction. Full Article
Doesn't this decision contradicts their own Censorship Review Commitee report as it clearly says that "Content that denigrates any race or religion should continue to be disallowed"?
This news was only published on Channel NewsAsia website. Not mentioned in The Strait Times or TODAY newspapers. No explanation available from the Media Development Authority of Singapore on the decision and why the film does not denigrate Christianity as clearly objected by the National Council of Churches Singapore.
Double-standards? The Satanic Verses was a piece of fiction. It did not purport itself to be based on facts, but was banned in Singapore even before the CRC reviewed its censorship guidelines on religion. The religious cartoons published by the Danish media is a piece of fiction. This wasn't published here either. Judge for yourself.
This decision comes to no surprise. Nothing was done by the media to inform the public about the world-wide protests. They continued their promotions as though no objection was raised. Imagine if this film was banned. What would have been the implications, with the promotions and the competition? How much profit would have been lost from the box office, the advertising, collaterals and monies from the sponsors?
"What are you willing to give me if I hand him over to you?" So they counted out for him thirty silver coins.
BFC says that, in deciding on the rating, it sought the views of the Film Consultative Panel which comprises a cross section of society, representing different professions, age groups, races and religions.
The majority of members came to the conclusion that the film should be viewed as a thriller and a piece of fiction.
Members agreed that the film can be shown, but at a higher rating as only a mature audience will be able to discern and differentiate between fact and fiction. Full Article
Doesn't this decision contradicts their own Censorship Review Commitee report as it clearly says that "Content that denigrates any race or religion should continue to be disallowed"?
This news was only published on Channel NewsAsia website. Not mentioned in The Strait Times or TODAY newspapers. No explanation available from the Media Development Authority of Singapore on the decision and why the film does not denigrate Christianity as clearly objected by the National Council of Churches Singapore.
Double-standards? The Satanic Verses was a piece of fiction. It did not purport itself to be based on facts, but was banned in Singapore even before the CRC reviewed its censorship guidelines on religion. The religious cartoons published by the Danish media is a piece of fiction. This wasn't published here either. Judge for yourself.
This decision comes to no surprise. Nothing was done by the media to inform the public about the world-wide protests. They continued their promotions as though no objection was raised. Imagine if this film was banned. What would have been the implications, with the promotions and the competition? How much profit would have been lost from the box office, the advertising, collaterals and monies from the sponsors?
"What are you willing to give me if I hand him over to you?" So they counted out for him thirty silver coins.
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