For example, depictions of Taiwan or Tibet are usually removed or changed since China views them differently than the U.S. This preemptive self-censoring highlights how demands from international markets now more significantly impact American filmmaking. However, some argue that tailoring movies to foreign government rules could hurt the creative process. By conforming content to specific values, film risks limiting narratives that challenge structures in power
Films may unintentionally suppress diversity in stories, preferring profits over creative freedom, setting a concerning example globally. Films could narrow its storytelling range by aligning movies with the Chinese market’s preferences. This could impact diversity for audiences worldwide, reducing varying points of view available on the big screen across borders.
Through these methods, filmmakers can engage with complex issues and potentially influence global views even if domestic rules limit expression. By reaching wider audiences, they may challenge perceptions outside their home countries despite narrow limits imposed locally by censorship policies
While intended to prevent backlash, this self-censorship can limit creativity. Filmmakers may avoid complex societal issues altogether to sidestep controversy. This caution reduces the diversity of stories and challenging themes, potentially hindering open discussion. It could suppress exploring nuance matters in depth.
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Censorship that distorts or hides the truth is never right. As a musician and composer freedom of speech and expression is extremely important to me and to my art.
It is nearly impossible to, " influence global views" if filmmakers cater to foreign governments and self-censor content to make it acceptable to that political regime's viewpoint. Rather than the audience getting a truer prospective, it is presented with the propaganda of that regime. Therefore, the only use of self-censorship is the self-interest of increasing sales.
Different countries cut Different things. Some it's sex, others it might be blood. Sort of depends on their world view. 🤔
Remembering a old dialogue the Blood and the soil..
In 1968, the Motion Picture Association of America introduced a new rating system of G, PG, and R instead of censorship rules. This allowed directors more freedom to explore adult themes while guiding viewers on appropriate content.