Thursday, 3 September 2015

China Approves Film About Gay Love Story for First Time

The film's director, Wang Chao, announced the decision via Chinese social media, calling it "a small step for the regulator and a big step for filmmakers."

For the first time ever, China's movie regulators have approved the release of a film featuring gay central characters, with some in the local industry hailing the decision as a watershed moment for the Chinese film community and broader culture. 


The film, Seek McCartney, was co-created in China and France. It takes after two men, one Chinese and one French, who are included in a mystery multifaceted relationship. Prominent Chinese singer and actor Han Geng and French on-screen character Jeremy Elkaim play the leads. The film's executive, Wang Chao, declared the choice through Weibo, calling it "a little stride for the controller and a major stride for producers." 

As per sources in the Chinese state squeeze, China's film guard dog took one year to touch base at its choice. The film is required to get an unassuming discharge in Chinese theaters this winter. 

"Difficult, however satisfying," Wang included Weibo. His last film, Fantasia, contended in the 2014 Cannes Film Festival's Un Certain Regard segment. 

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