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FILE: The controversial local film, ‘Inxeba: The Wound’, cover art. Picture: Facebook.com.

Film and publication board

FPB mulls reviewing classification guidelines

By Eyewitness News

During a dialogue the Film and Publication Board ventilated issues around, cultural sensitivity in light of the controversy that surrounded the film ‘Inxeba...

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    'Inxeba' ruling 'favoured Roman-Dutch law, disregarded our customary practices'

    The ruling follows the decision by the FPB’s Appeals Tribunal to reclassify the film from a rating of 16 to X18 which meant 'Inxeba' couldn't be screened at local cinemas.

    1029 days ago
  • Minister of Communications Nomvula Mokonyane. Picture: GCIS.

    Communications Minister refers complaints about film 'Show Dogs' to FPB

    Cause for Justice raised concerns over some scenes in the film, which it claims are grooming children for sexual abuse.

    1029 days ago
  • 'Inxeba: The Wound'. Picture: YouTube screengrab.

    Return of Inxeba to cinemas 'an incredible victory'

    The High Court in Pretoria on Tuesday overruled the Film and Publication Board's decision to reclassify the movie to X-18.

    1144 days ago
  • The controversial local film, ‘Inxeba: The Wound’, cover art. Picture: Facebook.com.

    [OPINION] 3 SA films that should’ve been banned instead of 'Inxeba'

    Haji Mohamed Dawjee calls out other local films which should be brought to the attention of the FPB which seems intent on saving the public from offensive and harmful material.

    1149 days ago
  • A screengrab depicting one of the scenes from the controversial local film, ‘Inxeba: The Wound’.

    'Reclassification of ‘Inxeba’ an act of homophobic censorship'

    Right2Know's has responded to the new X18 rating given to the movie, which means that it will not be shown in cinemas and can only be distributed from designated adult premises.

    1162 days ago
  • FILE: The New Age newspaper. Picture: Michelle Lubbe/EWN.

    ‘New Age' may be subjected to pre-publication censorship

    The paper pulled out of the Press Ombudsman system after it was asked to respond to a complaint against it.

    2241 days ago
  • Pastor Lesego Daniel apparently told a congregation to drink petrol saying it had a sweet taste to it. Picture: YouTube.

    Petrol pastor video slapped with age restriction

    Pastor Lesego Daniel apparently told a congregation to drink petrol saying it had a sweet taste to it.

    2394 days ago
  • The City of CT is probing whether a sex shop opening near Parliament has the right to operate. Picture: Supplied

    CT: Politicians 'stand stiffly' against sex shop

    The City of CT is probing whether a sex shop opening near Parliament has the right to operate.

    2521 days ago
  • The Spear' defaced. Picture: Gareth Brown/iWitness

    The Spear gets declassified

    The FPB’s appeal panel has decided to declassify the controversial ‘The Spear’ painting.

    3117 days ago
  • 'The Spear' defaced. Picture: Gareth Brown/iWitness

    Goodman Gallery to take on FPB

    The Goodman Gallery believes the Classification Committee failed to consider that ‘The Spear’ is art.

    3209 days ago
  • 'The Spear' defaced. Picture: Gareth Brown/iWitness

    Disappointment over 'The Spear' classification

    Concerns that the classification of 'The Spear' will affect artistic creativity

    3248 days ago
  • FPB to decide on 'The Spear' classification.

    Films board to decide on 'The Spear'

    The City Press and the Goodman Gallery made representations about 'The Spear' to the board on Tuesday.

    3248 days ago
  • The Spear - Defaced. Picture: EWN

    FPB will classify 'The Spear'

    FPB says The Spear will be classified because it has a responsibility to protect children.

    3251 days ago
  • The Spear - defaced. Picture: Stephen Grootes/EWN

    Gallery closed after attack

    The Goodman Gallery has decided to temporarily close following Tuesday's chaotic events.

    3258 days ago
  • The defaced President Jacob Zuma portrait. Picture: Stephen Grootes/EWN

    Defaced 'Spear' fate to be decided

    All parties affected by President Jacob Zuma’s defaced portrait saga will meet on Tuesday afternoon.

    3258 days ago
  • The Spear - Cropped. Picture: Stephen Grootes/EWN

    Film and Publication Board assesses 'The Spear'

    Film & Publication Board will compile a report on the artwork.

    3259 days ago
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    SA to showcase 20 films at Cannes

    South Africa's film industry will receive a boost at the Cannes Film Festival this weekend.

    3261 days ago
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