Mubi Cancels Istanbul Film Festival Amid Turkey's 'Queer' Ban
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Mubi has canceled its annual Istanbul Festival after the local government banned the opening night film for its 'queer' content. The company criticized the ban, stating it undermines the festival's purpose. This decision highlights ongoing issues of government censorship in the film industry.
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