India's Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has removed two kiss scenes from the new James Gunn-directed "Superman" film, including a 33-second mid-air kiss between characters portrayed by David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan. The CBFC deemed these scenes "overly sensual" and also cut some profanity to secure the film's release in India. This decision has drawn criticism from fans and members of the film community, who have called the move hypocritical, noting that the board frequently allows graphic violence and misogyny in Indian films while censoring consensual romantic scenes in Hollywood productions. The cuts have led to abrupt edits in the film's narrative for Indian audiences.
I critici hanno definito la mossa ipocrita, sottolineando che la commissione permette abitualmente la violenza e la misoginia nei film indiani, mentre censura l'intimità consensuale in quelli hollywoodiani ➡️ https://t.co/CLA5sTRhV9 https://t.co/UFqbwAunvH
The Indian film ratings board removed two scenes from Superman: https://t.co/KJ6yh8rqRD
Critics have slammed the move as hypocritical, pointing out that the board routinely allows graphic violence and misogyny in Indian films while censoring consensual intimacy in Hollywood ones. https://t.co/0JaSODYUac