Kuwait's Ban on 'Talk to Me' Sparks Solidarity with Trans Actor Zoe Terakes
Causeway Films and Bankside Films have expressed their support for Zoe Terakes, the star of the horror film Talk to Me, after it was banned in Kuwait due to Terakes' gender identity as a nonbinary and trans masculine individual. This marks the first time a film has been blocked from release in Kuwait based on the gender identity of a cast member, potentially setting a concerning precedent for LGBTQ talent. Terakes issued a statement on Instagram, highlighting the dehumanizing nature of the ban and its impact on the queer and trans community in Kuwait.