Mubi Cancels Istanbul Film Festival Amid Turkey's 'Queer' Ban
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Mubi has canceled its annual film festival in Istanbul after Turkish authorities banned the screening of Luca Guadagnino's film "Queer," citing "provocative content" as a threat to public peace. The decision to cancel the entire event was made in protest against what Mubi sees as a restriction on art and freedom of expression. The film, starring Daniel Craig, was set to open the festival and has been positively received elsewhere. Mubi expressed regret over the cancellation and emphasized its commitment to artistic freedom.
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