We have almost become accustomed to living within tightened parameters of freedom these days. Being able to express opinions is being eroded. People are now accepting of this. This [the issue at the theatre] is censorship. The director’s freedom of expression has been fatally undermined.
My own view is that the very purpose of art (and I include all types, including cinema, literature, music etc) is to provoke audiences in some way, either intellectually or emotionally. People should be changed by art.
I know it sounds idealistic, especially when you think of rom-coms or action movies that don’t appear to challenge audiences. But actually they do: even making us laugh is effectively prompting a response.
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