Inxeba producers seek urgent interdict to overturn X18 rating
The producers of Inxeba (The Wound) have confirmed they are seeking an urgent interdict to overturn the X18 rating given to the film.The Film and Publication Board’s Appeals Tribunal released its reasons for the reclassification at the weekend. The X18 rating means that the film had to be withdrawn from cinemas immediately and can only be shown at a designation adult premises.In the ruling the tribunal stated the film "increased tensions" in society and had no artistic value."We are of the view that the film is characterised by scenes of strong usage of strong language‚ insults‚ which include women and thereby degrading them in society. This further exposes women to societal violence such as rape as initiates are encouraged to go taste their manhood on girls as they head back home‚" read part of the ruling.The tribunal was chaired by Christopher Mamathuntsha and included Prof AS Magwaza‚ Nonkoliso Sigcau‚ Manko Buffel‚ Lutendo Malada‚ Sizwe Snail Ka Mtuze‚ and Lihle Mapipa Ndlovu."S...
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